As An Individual

You can help families feel at home — in the way that fits you best.

Volunteer your time, make a gift, join us at Red Shoe 5k or help spread the word.

Every action helps families stay close during a child’s medical crisis.

Volunteer

Have questions about volunteering?

Email Volunteer Services

Give

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Attend Red Shoe 5k

Walk, run, fundraise or bring a team to Red Shoe 5k — a fun, high-energy way to help families stay close when they need it most.

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Volunteers

Our individual volunteers are an essential part of the care and comfort families feel at our Houses. They show up consistently, help keep daily life moving and make our spaces feel more welcoming.

Volunteers serve on a weekly or biweekly schedule, typically in two-hour shifts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and commit to a minimum of six months of service, based on current House needs.

Current Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Cook meals for families*
  • Facilities support
  • Guest services support
  • Guide Meals That Matter groups*
  • Host or lead a recurring activity for families
  • Welcome desk support
  • Other / not listed

*Certification required.

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Leadership Council

The Leadership Council provides expertise in a variety of fields and supports the mission through fundraising, advocacy, and service on Ronald McDonald House Washington DC events and board committees.

Membership is dependent on current needs of the organization. For more information, please email [email protected].

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House Hero

You can become a House Hero by setting an online payment to recur monthly.

Your recurring gift provides steady, reliable support for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Washington DC.

Monthly giving is simple, secure and flexible. Choose the amount that works for you, and your gift will be processed automatically each month. You can update your amount, payment method or recurring gift at any time.

To make year-end giving easier, you’ll receive one annual giving summary for tax purposes.

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