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Volunteers are the heart of our home.

Donating your time helps give guest families more time to spend with their children. Volunteers assist us in many areas on an ongoing basis and make a difference in the lives of our guest families. On average, volunteers save us approximately $90,000 per year.

Available Opportunities:

Volunteers at the House help welcome families and visitors when they enter the House, as well as help keep the House neat and tidy. In addition to answering and directing phone calls, accepting donations, and conducting guest family check-ins and check-outs, volunteers at the House also help to keep the kitchens clean in addition to prepping or heating up meals for guests when necessary. Volunteer roles may vary from day to day and different tasks may be asked of you from time to time based on what is needed.

Every year we host two annual fundraising events – the Ronald McDonald House Central New York Golf Invitational and the Many Hearts One Home Celebration – and we’re always looking for some extra helping hands. For those who have a desire to help, but on a limited basis, this is the volunteer role for you.

We are also recruiting new members for our volunteer event committees. The committee members help increase event revenue through new ticket sales and foursomes, recruiting new major sponsors and selling ad space in event programs. If they are not comfortable making the ask themselves, opening the door for the Development Staff to have that conversation is just as helpful. Committee members are asked to help solicit items for silent auctions and either attend or volunteer at the events. The committees meet monthly, still virtually for now. Additional meetings may occur if needed, as we get closer to the events.

If you are interested or would like to discuss further, please contact Jennifer Leitgeb at jleitgeb@rmhcny.org or (315) 476-1027.

Our Hospitality Cart program aims to enhance the comfort of families in the hospital and affiliated clinics. Hospitality Cart volunteers push the Hospitality Cart into various pediatric clinics on weekdays to offer complimentary care items (snacks and refreshments, children’s activities, etc.) to patients and their families who are there for appointments.

Made up of high school students from Central New York, the Youth Advisory Board creates projects that educate young people about the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in the community. As a group, the board plans and conducts fundraising events, community events and volunteer activities that raise awareness and funds for the organization. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Zoe White at zwhite@rmhcny.org.

Become a Volunteer

For more information, please call (315) 476-1027 or email volunteer@rmhcny.org.

To print your own copy of our “Volunteer Take One” to share with friends, click here.

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*Volunteer job descriptions are a general overview and may be subject to change. You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must accompany you while at the Ronald McDonald House. Community and school groups of all ages are welcome to volunteer in small groups. Groups under the age of 18 must always have an adult chaperone while at the House.

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