Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering and supporting our mission! We are exciting that you are looking for ways to support our House and invite you to look through the various volunteer opportunities we have available here at our House. Please understand that your volunteerism is not confirmed until you complete the interest form below and a mandatory volunteerism orientation. To inquire about a group or individual volunteerism opportunities, please submit an inquiry form below. Our volunteer Manager will return your inquiry with 3 business days. For immediate questions you can reach Jonathan Bishop, Volunteer Manager at 904-807-4669.

Don’t forget! another great way to remain involved in our organization through our Wish List Drives, supporting our Meal Makers Program and through Financial Contributions.

For more information about our volunteer opportunities, please call our offices at 904-807-4663.

Volunteer Requirements

• Due to the unique nature of volunteer placements, we are unable to accept court mandates volunteers.
• Volunteers should be age 16 or older. Volunteers age 13 – 15 may volunteer with a parent or guardian who is also volunteering.
• Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in the House due to the compromised immunity systems of the children who reside in our House.
• All volunteers must pass a background check and must also attend a volunteer orientation as well.

Volunteer Commitment

We ask our individual volunteers to make a one year commitment to volunteer.

Family Room Volunteers

Ronald McDonald House at Wolfson Children’s Hospital is temporarily closed, please stay tuned for new location details.
These dedicated volunteers also help answer questions families may have such as local information, hospital contacts or directions. Family Room volunteers must complete both the RMHC of Jacksonville  and Wolfson Children’s Hospital volunteer applications and orientations. Wolfson Children’s Hospital also requires a TB test and flu shot to volunteer. Family Room volunteers must be 18 or older. Learn more here.

Kidzone Learning Center Volunteers

Kidzone is a unique space where children age five and older have opportunities to Explore, Learn and Play. Volunteers who enjoy working with children in a fun, and interactive learning space are invited to join our extraordinary group of Kidzone volunteers. Learn more about Kidzone here.

Front Desk Volunteers

Our Front Desk volunteers greet families and guests, help answer the phones and also help families with their needs while they are staying in the House.

House Warmers

House Warmers fill a very important role by keeping the kitchen, common areas and Play Room clean, organized and sanitized. House Warmers also provide a welcome environment for our families when they return home from appointments, procedures and hospital visits.

Meal Makers

Gather your group today, plan a meal then come to our House to prepare and serve your meal to our families. This volunteer activity is popular among corporate groups, clubs and organizations. Meal Makers can be a group of up to 8 individuals, ages 13 and older. Teens must be accompanied by an adult. When preparing a weeknight dinner, groups should plan a meal for 75 people. On weekends, groups should plan a meal for approximately 50 people. For more information on Meal Makers, click here.

Work/Activity Groups

Volunteer work groups help with a variety of projects around the House, from cleaning baseboards and shutters to weeding the courtyard or washing windows.

Wish List

We rely on donations from the community to provide much needed items for our families. We are always in need of items like laundry detergent, bottled water, snacks and paper towels throughout the year. View our Wish List items here.

Teddy Bears

Teddy bears make great friends to the children staying at Ronald McDonald House. We welcome each child, whether they are the patient or sibling, with a new stuffed friend to hug and love. Stuffed animals must be new and have the following information on the label/package: “Complies with ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) F963”. Stuffed animals cannot have buttons, plastic parts of any kind, zippers, rhinestones, metal or vinyl snaps, closures or appliqués.

Please fill out the below volunteer application to be eligible to volunteer in the House or at the Family Room at Wolfson Children’s Hospital: