Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa: Volunteer

Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Central Iowa

The Ronald McDonald House Central Iowa is committed to improving the quality of life for children and their families through a variety of solutions. Volunteers help make a difference in the lives of the children and families served in both of our Houses — by cooking, greeting, listening, cleaning, or simply being there and helping out in any way they can. Volunteers are the heart of Ronald McDonald House, helping to offset costs and allowing the charity to direct more donations to services supporting children and their families. On behalf of the thousands of children and their families we help each year, thank you for your interest! We invite you to search volunteer opportunities below.

Have any questions in regards to our volunteer opportunities? Please feel free to call our House at (515) 243-2111 or email volunteer@rmhdesmoines.org.

 

 

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Volunteer Opportunities

House Helpers

Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Central Iowa support the daily operations of the House by assisting with tasks like cleaning, preparing guest rooms, organizing donations, doing laundry, and other various tasks. These roles ensures a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for families staying at the House while their children receive medical care. Whether you are an individual or a group, there are lots of opportunities to volunteer!

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Kitchen Volunteers

We have two volunteer kitchens - one at our House near Blank Children's Hospital, and one at our House inside MercyOne Children's Hospital. Opportunities to volunteer in our kitchen include providing dinner, baking a sweet treat, packing to-go meals, making casseroles, or providing a savory snack.

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Event Volunteers

Each year, we host 5 Annual Fundraising Events benefiting RMHCCI. We couldn't do these events without the help of our amazing event volunteers. Tasks include setup, teardown, general event support, and more! This opportunity is available for individuals or groups who are 18 years of age or older.

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Silver Cord Hours - High School Students

High School students - are you looking for a great way to complete Silver Cord Hours? Complete your hours and help families at the same time by volunteering at Ronald McDonald House Central Iowa!

Learn More About Silver Cord