Every day, volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of providing compassionate hospitality for the children and families at our four Houses and through our in-Hospital programs. And now more than ever, we need volunteer help to support our important mission!
Interested in Donating Your Time?
Submit an interest form here!
VOLUNTEER ROLES
Individual Regular Roles
All individual regular roles require a tour and informal interview, background
check, review of our orientation packet, and a training shift. We fill all roles on
an “as needed” basis and cannot guarantee that all roles will be available.
Baker
Bake special treats for our families. Healthy options encouraged! (bi-weekly/monthly)
Driver
Help support families by picking up House supplies or driving guests where they need to be. (weekly, monthly, fill-in)
Early Bird
Wake up early to help prepare our Grab n’ Go breakfast station for families. (weekly/bi-weekly)
Enrichment
Join us for a special craft time, story time, or anything that makes your heart full!
Fun Junction
Run fun children’s programming in our craft and play rooms. (weekly, oncall)
Hospitality Cart
Support families at nearby hospitals by providing refreshments and activity
packs.
House Host
Help make sure our House is always comfortable for families by taking care of chores around the House and helping to support our families
Special Skills
Use your skills to support families! We welcome musicians, licensed hairstylists, massage therapists, pet therapy teams, yoga teachers, and
more. (varies)
Individual Occasional Roles
Event Support
Lend a hand helping us run our major fundraising events. Check
out our events page and create a VolunteerHub account to
subscribe to our Volunteer Newsletter where we advertise
opportunities. (approx. quarterly)
Group Volunteering
Day of Service
Bring a group and work on projects around the House. (once, monthly)
Meals From the Heart
Sandwich or Burrito Makers
Bring a group and make a delicious buffet of sandwiches or
burritos. We have no cost options available! (once, monthly)
Dinner
Bring a group and make a delicious dinner during the busy week for our families. (once, monthly)
Freezer Friends
Bring a group or friend and make a delicious meal to store in the
freezer for our families. (once, monthly)
Meals from the Heart
Give back and keep our families fed during their toughest times.
Use the buttons below to check availability at your preferred House! If the calendar says “Open”, that timeslot is available for your group to cook or drop off a meal.
Submit your information using the form above and a staff member will get back to you with next steps!
Dates are subject to change and are not guaranteed. After submitting your inquiry, a staff member will confirm your date.
Make or donate a meal in the
Portland Metro
East House or South Waterfront House
Making a meal at one of our Portland Houses? Prepare for your meal with our recipes and shopping list linked below!
From being welcoming faces and answering phones, to preparing meals, leading activities, supporting events, and so much more, Ronald McDonald House of Oregon relies heavily on the dedication of compassionate volunteers. We will work with your schedule and interests to find the perfect role for you!
Meals from the Heart
No family facing a pediatric medical crisis should also be worried about where their next meal will come from.
Corporate Partnerships
Our corporate partners play a critical role in supporting the services we offer to families with seriously ill children.
Make a Donation
Your heartfelt contribution allows us to continue to support our families in the ways they need it most.