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Become a Volunteer

Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego help provide a network of care for guests by offering the comforts of home – hospitality, meals, activities, everyday services, and special attention. When you volunteer here, you make an overwhelming situation more manageable for families with hospitalized children.

Volunteer Information Sessions

We welcome new volunteers to our San Diego Ronald McDonald House. To get started, please sign up for one of our volunteer sessions below. Held at the House, these hour-long sessions will include a tour of the House, a Powerpoint presentation about the House and volunteer roles, and a volunteer application. 

Upcoming information sessions will be held on:

  • June 9, 2025 at 10:00am
  • June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm
  • August 25, 2025 at 10:00am
  • August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm

Please sign up for your desired date and time.

Register for a Volunteer Information Session

Volunteer Requirements

  • Volunteers under 18 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult.
  • Volunteers must complete all paperwork and clear a background check prior to starting their service.
  • Volunteers make a commitment to help one shift or multiple shifts per week for a duration of six months.
  • Volunteers must sign in and out during each shift for record keeping and security purposes.
  • Volunteers need to wear appropriate, modest, clean clothing along with comfortable closed-toe shoes.

Note: We do not offer opportunities to fulfill court-ordered community service.

Items to Bring to the Information Session

Please provide your current resume.

  • Include any volunteer and intern experience you might have.
  • List on your resume two personal references with email addresses and phone numbers.

Questions About Volunteering

Would you like to learn more about volunteering with RMHC-San Diego? Start by attending one of our Info Sessions! For additional information, please call 858-598-2414 or email volunteer@rmhcsd.org.

If you are exploring volunteer opportunities for a group of people please consider serving a meal or visit our Group Opportunities page.

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Events & Ways to Help

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