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Make a difference for thousands of people each year

Total Volunteer Impact 2023

1,087 Volunteers served 3,655 hours

Total Meals Impact 2023

389 Meals served: 8, breakfasts, 97 lunches and 284 dinners

Our programs may be a lifeline for families, but volunteers, like you, are a lifeline to RMHFW. Our volunteers serve in many ways, helping to make this organization a comfortable and supportive place for our families.

Should you choose to give some of your time and talents to the House, either regularly or as a project, we are certain that it will be a memorable and rewarding experience.

24 Ways to Get Involved in 2024

Unlock your passion by volunteering at Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth (RMHFW).

Prepare and Serve a Meal to our Families*
Host a National Food Holiday Celebration
Volunteer at Our Signature Events
Host a Treat Bar
Give our Families Hair Cuts
Host a Story Hour
Hold a Penny Drive
Wrap Gifts
Trunk or Treat
Assemble Craft Kits
Become a House Volunteer*
Join the Yellow Shoe Crew or Blue Shoe Crew
Collect Pop-Tabs
Host a Donation Drive*
Teach a Class
Host a Monthly Birthday Party
Become an Ambassador for RMHFW
Create Holiday Bags
Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Cook Children’s Medical Center
Create Door Hangars for Each Holiday
Baking Buddies*
Assemble Comfort Kits
Put Together Welcome Bags
Host a Movie Night

*Indicates High Priority Volunteer Need

Individual Volunteer

Individual Volunteers

House Volunteer

Anyone aged 18 years and older may apply for volunteer service. We ask that volunteers work regularly scheduled shifts, but we do allow for some flexibility of scheduling. Shifts are available seven days a week and include times of 9am – 12pm, 12pm – 3pm, 3pm – 6pm and 6pm – 8pm. Volunteers span all ages and have varied backgrounds, which is an advantage to our House. We will try to match skills and interests with the work and projects that need to be completed. Most importantly, we seek people who are eager to provide friendly, sincere support to our families. Current maximum number of meal volunteers is four (4). This number is subject to change as our County pandemic numbers change. The maximum number of meal volunteers will vary between two and six dependent on our County numbers.

House Volunteer Duties

Many services of volunteers are needed including: office assistance, greeting and hospitality, conducting House tours, cleaning and stocking the kitchen, staffing special events, mailings, or fundraising. We will make every effort to match you to an assignment with which you will feel comfortable.

House Volunteer Requirements:

Complete an application and provide references
Complete a mandatory criminal background check; required for all volunteers 18 years and older
Complete a volunteer interview, orientation and tour
Receive on-the-job training with an experienced volunteer

Please Note: No community restitution or court-ordered volunteer can be accepted. Please contact the Volunteer Services Manager, with any questions: tonja.sparks@rmhfw.org or 817.870.4942.

Family Room

The Ronald McDonald Family Room is located inside the Cook Children’s Medical Center PICU Waiting Room. Volunteers are screened through the Cook Children’s Medical Center Volunteer Department.

Group Volunteers or More than 10 People

Group Volunteers

Organized activities for groups larger than 10 or under the age of 14. If you have a large group and would like to support the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, we have the following ways to get involved:

A House Needs Donation Drive

Encourage your group to collect items from our House Needs list and drop them off at the House.

Host a Fundraiser

As your company plans its philanthropic activities, please consider organizing a fundraiser to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. Your company’s employees can help make a difference in the lives of sick children by organizing events such as golf outings, art gallery or restaurant openings, garage sales, and much more.