Volunteering is a great way to use your skills and meet new people, all while making a difference to families with ill or injured children. At Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland, small acts make a big difference. For most of our roles, you don’t need any special skills, just a compassionate heart and the ability to commit to regular shifts.
Book in for one of our online information sessions and find out why volunteering with us is so rewarding.
Bring your team together to prepare and serve nourishing meals through our volunteer cooking program, a hands‑on experience that builds connection while giving back.
Book in for one of our online information sessions to learn more about Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland, explore our volunteer opportunities, and find out the next steps to coming on board!
This includes mandatory background checks, online training, and signing a volunteer agreement.
Event roles: Once signing the volunteer agreement event volunteers have graduated!
Hospital roles: There are a few extra onboarding requirements, including proof of vaccination against preventable diseases at no cost to you.
Once you’ve completed all your compliance checks and onboarding, it’s time to start your training shifts. This is usually between 3 to 6 shifts that you undertake with another volunteer or your supervisor until you feel comfortable.
Once you have completed your training shifts, you’ll be ready to put your helping hands to good use as a fully-fledged volunteer! We’ll provide you with a welcome pack, a volunteer polo shirt and we’ll confirm your schedule with you.
Volunteers are the heart of all our programs, and every volunteer makes a difference to each and every family that requires our services. We ask that you commit to:
If you’re unable to commit to regular shifts, you can still get involved as an event volunteer. This is a great option for those with busy schedules who still want to make a difference.
Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland is rewarding way you can help support families with ill or injured children. We can offer you: