Help families take a break from the stress of medical care through fun and engaging activities. Recreation Volunteers lead games, crafts, and experiences that encourage connection, laughter, and lasting memories during a family’s stay at Ronald McDonald House Alberta
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To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Help families get where they need to go with care and compassion. Shuttle Driver Volunteers provide transportation between Ronald McDonald House Alberta and local hospitals and medical facilities, helping reduce stress and ensuring families can focus on what matters most
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To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Share your professional skills to help families enjoy a moment of self-care. Rejuvenation Volunteers provide wellness services in our Time for You room, creating a peaceful space where caregivers can relax, recharge, and take a well-deserved break during their stay.
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To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Certified Pet Therapy teams bring comfort, companionship, and moments of joy to families staying at Ronald McDonald House Alberta. Friendly visits from therapy dogs help create a calming, welcoming environment, offering families a chance to relax, connect, and simply enjoy the unconditional love of a furry friend.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Create a welcoming experience for volunteer groups preparing meals through our Home for Dinner program. Kitchen Concierge Volunteers guide groups from arrival to cleanup, ensuring they feel confident, supported, and ready to provide a delicious meal for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Alberta
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Help make mealtime one less thing for families to worry about. Home for Dinner volunteers prepare and serve a nourishing evening meal, giving families the opportunity to gather, connect, and recharge after a long day. It’s a meaningful way to create comfort, community, and a sense of home
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To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Make a meaningful impact through hands-on service. Helping Hands Volunteers support special projects around Ronald McDonald House Alberta, including organizing, cleaning, yard work, seasonal tasks, and other projects that help keep our House welcoming, safe, and comfortable for every family.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
As a Front Host Volunteer, you’ll be one of the first friendly faces families see when they arrive. From greeting guests and answering questions to supporting the front desk, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming environment and ensure every family feels cared for from the moment they walk through our doors.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Help create a safe, welcoming space for families by supporting our Facilities team. From seasonal outdoor work and gardening to repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and moving furniture, every task helps keep Ronald McDonald House Alberta comfortable, functional, and feeling like home.
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To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Looking for a flexible way to give back? Event Volunteers support Ronald McDonald House Alberta at community events throughout the year, helping share our mission, engaging with the public, and creating memorable experiences. It’s a great way to make a difference without committing to a regular volunteer schedule.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Join a dedicated team of volunteers planning one of Ronald McDonald House Alberta’s largest annual fundraisers. As a member of the Provincial Planning Committee for the Taste of Home Gala, you’ll share ideas, build community connections, and help create an unforgettable event that supports families across Alberta.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Bring comfort beyond our House through the Comfort Cart program. In partnership with Alberta Health Services, volunteers visit hospital units to offer snacks, beverages, hygiene items, and other comforts to families with seriously sick or injured children, providing care and connection when it’s needed most.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
The smell of fresh baking brings warmth and comfort to our House. As a Baking Volunteer, you’ll prepare homemade treats, creating small moments of joy for families. Basic ingredients are provided, and all baking is individually packaged for families to enjoy.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Our houses are built to support families. In this role, you will help in almost every area families might need. From setting up finishing touches for a new check in, to sanitizing the playroom for our immunocompromised kiddos and even using our commercial dishwasher, this role takes the burden off caregiver’s day to day.
Specific duties:
To ensure a safe and supportive environment for the families we serve, we ask all prospective volunteers to complete a short pre-screening application.
Whether you’re planning a corporate volunteer day or team-building activity, preparing fresh meals through the Home for Dinner Program is one of the most essential and rewarding ways to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House® Alberta.
Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House® Alberta means becoming part of a community committed to keeping families close when it matters most. Whether you’re preparing fresh meals, providing a safe ride to the hospital, or hosting a recreation program, you can end every shift knowing you made a sick family’s day a little easier during a difficult time.