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Volunteers, we are so thankful for your time, effort and hard work.

Thanks to you, we’ve been able to continually expand our operations and help more families with seriously ill or injured children.

Become an Event Volunteer
Become a House or Family Room Volunteer

We're recruiting event volunteers!

Help support families with seriously ill and injured children by helping out at fundraising events. 

Event volunteering opportunities in Melbourne include:
  • Australian Open tennis
  • Bunnings sausage sizzles
  • School holiday activities
  • Spin bike challenge days
  • Golf days
  • Horse racing events

Who are you?

Aside from a fun, energetic, passionate human – we are looking for someone who is inspired by our mission and actively wants to contribute to the values held by Ronald McDonald House Charities. You must be 18 years + to be an event volunteer with RMHC VIC & TAS.

In each event volunteers carry out a range of roles including:

  • Setting up and setting down of an event
  • Selling raffle tickets and/or other items to raise funds for the charity
  • Helping people find their way around an event, taking names, keeping track of visitor numbers, encouraging visitors to take part and assisting with activities
  • Assisting with accommodating families on special outings, such as the Australian Open tennis
  • Cooking and selling sausages at a Bunnings sausage sizzle

What is the selection and recruitment process?

Volunteers must complete an online application form and be available for a telephone interview.

What is the time commitment required?

Each event has a different time commitment as the length of the event varies.

What do we need from you?

  • Contactable regularly by email – this is the way we will communicate with you
  • Team players who love engaging with people
  • Flexible and willing to assist with all tasks as required
  • Able to show initiative and work quickly and effectively
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to our values
  • Understand and practice confidentiality
  • Neat and clean appearance
Sign me up

Our volunteers are an invaluable asset to our Houses & Family Rooms and are actively involved in a number of roles from housekeeping to administration, special events and cooking meals for our families.

Alternatively, please contact [email protected] 

RMH VIC & TAS