Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana

  • Family Services
  • Healthcare/Mental Health
  • Youth Services

Who We Are

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana provides housing, support and community so families with sick children can stay together.

What We Do


Volunteer with RMHC - Chicago

Minimum Age: 25+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will drive a personal vehicle along designated routes to transport supplies between houses, family rooms and partner hospitals.

Timeframe: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays; Morning, Afternoon
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: Comfortable, professional attire


Volunteer with RMHC Inside the Family Room at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge

Minimum Age: 18+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will work at the front desk, complete simple household tasks and help with other administrative tasks.

Timeframe: Mondays - Sundays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: Proof of vaccination, a mask, closed-toe shoes

Additional Requirements: Must commit to two set recurring shifts each month, must complete all of the onboarding requirements (orientation/info sessions, background check, health screening/proof of vaccination and on-site shadow shift)


Volunteer with RMHC to Cook a Meal for Families near Advocate Children's Hospital In Oak Lawn

Minimum Age: 13+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for families in the house.

Timeframe: Mondays - Saturdays; Evening
Sundays; Morning, Afternoon
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: All unopened ingredients for the meal, closed-toe shoes, a mask


Volunteer with RMHC near Lurie Children's Hospital

Minimum Age: 18+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as housekeeping, giving tours to visitors, administrative tasks and group activities. As well as helping the culinary team by following recipes, prepping ingredients, cooking dishes and packing or serving food.

Timeframe: Mondays - Sundays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.


Volunteer with RMHC to Cook a Meal for Families near Lurie Children's Hospital

Minimum Age: 18+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for families in the house.

Timeframe: Mondays - Sundays; Morning, Afternoon
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.


Volunteer with RMHC near Central DuPage Hospital

Minimum Age: 13+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for families in the house.

Timeframe: Mondays - Sundays; Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: All unopened ingredients for the meal


Volunteer with RMHC near Comer Children's Hospital

Minimum Age: 13+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for families in the house.

Timeframe: Mondays - Fridays; Afternoon, Evening
Saturdays, Sundays; Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: All unopened ingredients for the meal, closed-toe shoes, a mask


Volunteer with RMHC to Cook a Meal for Families near Loyola University Medical Center in Hines

Minimum Age: 13+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for families in the house.

Timeframe: Mondays - Sundays; Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: All unopened ingredients for the meal, closed-toe shoes, a mask


Volunteer with RMHC near Loyola University Medical Center in Hines

Minimum Age: 18+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as housekeeping, giving tours to visitors, administrative tasks and group activities.

Timeframe: Mondays - Fridays, Sundays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.

What to Bring: Proof of vaccination, closed-toe shoes, a mask


Volunteer with RMHC Inside the Family Room at Edward Hospital in Naperville

Minimum Age: 18+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as housekeeping, giving tours to visitors, administrative tasks and group activities.

Timeframe: Mondays - Fridays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.


Volunteer with RMHC Inside Prentice Hospital

Minimum Age: 18+

Volunteer Opportunity Available: Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as housekeeping, giving tours to visitors, administrative tasks and group activities.

Timeframe: Mondays - Fridays; Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening
Days/Times are subject to change; check out the Ronald McDonald House calendar for updated events.