Volunteers are a vital part of making our programs feel like their “home-away-from-home.” Some of the many benefits of becoming a volunteer include making new friends within the community and getting to know the wonderful families who are staying close to their seriously ill children.
Ronald McDonald House London
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, with a minimum one-year commitment and at least two shifts per month.
A House Support volunteer plays an important role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. They are responsible for ensuring a clean and comfortable “home away from home” and seamless experience for our guest families. They play a key role in the daily operations and provide backup to the Family Services Team.
Currently recruiting for weekends only.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Times: Daily, 9:00am-12:00pm, 12:00-4:00pm, 5:00-8:00pm
A Kitchen Support volunteer plays an important role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. They are responsible for ensuring that our guest families always have access to fresh and nutritious meal options, snacks, baked goods, and grab-and-go lunches within the kitchen and dining room spaces.
Currently recruiting for weekends only.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Time: Daily, 5:00-8:00pm
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, with a minimum one-year commitment, at least two shifts per month, and a set schedule.
A House Support volunteer plays an important role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. They are responsible for ensuring a clean and comfortable “home away from home” and seamless experience for our guest families. They play a key role in the daily operations and provide backup to the Family Services Team.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Times: Daily, 9:00am-1:00pm, 1:00-5:00pm, 5:00-8:00pm
A Cart With a Heart (CWAH) volunteer is responsible for operating a mobile hospitality cart within the Paediatrics units of LHSC. They play an integral role in fostering relationships and promoting the use of the Ronald McDonald House Family Room and London House Day Pass Program, which is a warm and inviting place for caregivers to relax and recharge.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Times: Daily, 9:00-12:00am, 12:00-4:00pm, 5:00-8:00pm
Volunteers must be 16 or older. 16–17 year olds need signed parent/guardian consent. Minimum six-month commitment, at least two shifts per month.
A House Support volunteer plays an important role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. They are responsible for ensuring a clean and comfortable “home away from home” and seamless experience for our guest families. They play a key role in the daily operations and provide backup to the Family Services Team.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Times: Daily, 9:00am-12:00pm, 12:00-3:00pm, 3:00-6:00pm, 6:00-9:00pm
A Kitchen Support volunteer plays an important role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. They are responsible for ensuring that our guest families always have access to fresh and nutritious meal options, snacks, baked goods, and grab-and-go lunches within the kitchen and dining room spaces.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Times: Daily, 9:00am-12:00pm, 12:00-3:00pm, 3:00-6:00pm, 6:00-9:00pm
A Cart With a Heart (CWAH) volunteer is responsible for operating a mobile hospitality cart within the Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) units of Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus. They play an integral role in fostering relationships and promoting the use of the Ronald McDonald House SWO Windsor House Day Pass Program, which is a warm and inviting place for caregivers to relax and recharge.
Time Commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly if on a set schedule, minimum two shifts per month
Shift Times: Daily, 8:30-11:30am, 1:00-4:00pm, 6:30-9:00pm
Click the link above to complete the Volunteer Application Form & Volunteer Reference Forms.
We are currently not accepting applications at this time, please check back soon as we reopen our volunteer application.
Volunteers can choose from a variety of shifts. We’ll work with you to find a role that fits your availability and schedule.
Looking for information on Group Volunteering? Ronald McDonald House Meals from the Heart Program includes “Baking at Our House” and “Dinner at Our House” for volunteer groups. Click Here to learn more.
Please fill out our online volunteer application form to get started.
Windsor House
Stephanie Porritt, Volunteer & Activities Coordinator
VolunteerWindsor@RonaldMcDonaldHouseSWO.ca | 519.254.5577 ext. 52283
London House
Ron Combs, Volunteer Coordinator
rcombs@ronaldmcdonaldhouseswo.ca | 519.685.3232 ext. 2112
