Make a real difference -Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Canberra
Looking for a powerful way to give back and be part of something truly meaningful?
Join us at Ronald McDonald House Charities ACT & South East NSW and help support families with seriously ill or injured children and premature newborns receiving care in Canberra hospitals.
As a volunteer, you’ll become a vital part of our compassionate community, offering hands-on support, lending a listening ear, preparing home cooked meals, or helping with the day-to-day running of our House. Every task, big or small, helps families stay close to their child during the toughest time of their lives.
Plus, volunteering can give you a sense of purpose and personal fulfillment, help you develop new skills and expand your professional network, and even improve your mental and physical health.
Our flexible, ongoing volunteer shifts run 365 days a year, with most roles based at the Centenary Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Woden, ACT. Roles are available in our Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald House Family Room, our Hospitality cart and more!
Ready to help families when they need it most?
Start your journey and become part of a warm, supportive team united by purpose.
Click here to apply now and become a volunteer!
By clicking the link above you will redirected to our Rosterfy Volunteering platform to create your account and begin your application.
Not ready to apply but want to know more? Call our friendly team on (02) 6281 58 94 or email our Volunteer & Programs Coordinator lisa.parolin@rmhc.org.au


The benefits:
- Flexible volunteering to suit your schedule
- Volunteer weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
- Shifts available 24hrs a day, 7 seven days a week.
- Regular & ad-hoc shifts available.
- Shift times generally 2-3 hours or 14 hours (overnight volunteer).
- Volunteer with a friend, a small group or fly solo.
- Meet likeminded people.
- Be apart of a leading global charity.
- Make a difference in your local community.
- Be driven by a new sense of personal fulfillment.
The requirements:
All ongoing programs volunteers are required to be 18 years of age or older. We offered limited volunteering experiences for those under 18 throughout the year. For more information regarding under 18 volunteering please contact our team.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding children and young people Ronald McDonald House ACT & SE NSW requires all ongoing program volunteers to agree to our codes of conduct & ethics, including any screening as a part of the onboarding process.
Depending on your volunteering role, additional checks may be required for the health and safety of yourself and those we support when volunteering at Canberra Hospital/ACT Health campus sites.
Upon submitting your application, our Volunteer & Programs Coordinator will provide the requirements needed for your role (e.g. such as holding a ACT Working with Vulnerable Persons Card).
One-off volunteering Experiences
Are you a fundraising star? Prefer the glitz and glam of an event over being the based in our hospital programs. Not sure if you can commit to ongoing volunteering We also offer, one-off volunteering experiences and event volunteering opportunities throughout the year, please email our Volunteer & Programs Coordinator lisa.parolin@rmhc.org.au to learn more.
Connect with Us
Ronald McDonald House Charities ACT & South East NSW
PO Box 635, Mawson, ACT 2607, Australia
Phone: (02) 6281 5894
Email: events.canberra@rmhc.org.au