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Are you a warm, positive person motivated to make a difference? Be the change you want to see and join our incredible community of volunteers at Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania.

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Why you should volunteer

You will:

  • Connect with like-minded people
  • Learn new skills in a supportive environment
  • Feel the joy of helping others
  • Enjoy perks, like free parking and more

Most of all, you’ll give families with seriously ill children more than a roof over their head. You’ll give them rest. A warm cup of tea. Fresh sheets. A shoulder. Because we believe small moments of care matter.

Who we're looking for

Are you…

  • A team players who loves engaging with people
  • Flexible and willing to assist with diverse tasks
  • Able to show initiative and work quickly and effectively
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to our values
  • Able to understand and practice confidentiality
  • Neat and clean 
  • Contactable regularly by email 
  • Willing to commit to a 3–4 hour shift per month, for a minimum of 6 months
  • 18+ years old? 

Whether you’re beginning your career or giving back after a lifetime of work, we welcome volunteers from all walks of life.

Apply today

“Being part of a charity that provides so much support and constantly meeting new people is the best part of volunteering.”

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We're recruiting!

House and Family Room volunteers

As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, volunteers are an invaluable to our operations. You’ll be involved in a number of roles, from housekeeping to administration, special events and cooking meals for our families.

Your role ensures our Houses (North Fitzroy, Parkville, Clayton) and Family Rooms (Monash Children’s Hospital and Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital) run smoothly, by keeping spaces clean, comfortable and well-stocked. Plus, there’s the option to drive our shuttle bus, operating from North Fitzroy.

To join us, you must complete an online application and be available for a phone interview.

Compliance and requirements

Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania will cover the cost of required compliance checks.

You will need:

  • A valid Working With Children Check (VIC) or Working With Vulnerable People registration (TAS), or willingness to obtain
  • A clear Police Check
  • Agreement to our policies and procedures
  • To be 18+ (or 26+ for shuttle bus drivers)
  • A valid driver’s license (for shuttle bus roles only)

Please note:

  • While volunteering will directly impact children and families, you may not be volunteering directly with children. There are often children staying at the House, however volunteers are frequently on shift while families are at the hospital.
  • Additional compliance requirements (including immunisations) apply for volunteering in Family Rooms, depending on the hospital
  • Student placements can only be signed off after completing six months of service
Become a House or Family Room volunteer

“After a long, exhausting day at the hospital, walking into the House to find a warm meal waiting for us, or seeing a friendly face – it all helped. It all made a difference.”

Mother of Mia, a child with Leukemia.

From our hearts to yours, thank you

Without the generosity of our volunteers, we couldn’t serve the thousands of families each year that we do. From everyone here at Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania, thank you.

We know the demand for our care is only rising. More than ever, families with seriously ill children need us. We need you.

Ronald McDonald House Victoria & Tasmania