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Share your time and talent to help our guest families! Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region offers volunteer opportunities for a variety of interests. Hover over the images below to find your best fit.

House Guest Services

As a Guest Services volunteer, you are available to support RMH families and assist with the daily needs of the House. You can also answer phones, reserve rooms, check families in and out, and receive donations.

For more information, contact Tricia Dzurica, Volunteer Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 or tdzurica@rmhcofalbany.org.

House Warmers

As a House Warmer, you can give tours of the Ronald McDonald House to new guest families, and ensure that the House is comfortable and clean. Morning and evening House Warmers also support the Love is Served Meal Program.

For more information, contact Tricia Dzurica, Volunteer Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 or tdzurica@rmhcofalbany.org.

Love is Served/Meal Program

Your small group can support the Love is Served Meal Program by providing and preparing freshly-made food for guest families at the Ronald McDonald House. Breakfast and dinner opportunities are available.

For more information, contact Julia Geisel, House Manager, at (518) 438-2655 or jgeisel@rmhcofalbany.org.

Family Room

As a Family Room volunteer, you can support families of pediatric patients inside the children’s hospital at Albany Med by welcoming guests, providing snacks and beverages, and lending a listening ear.

For more information, contact Tricia Dzurica, Volunteer Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 or tdzurica@rmhcofalbany.org.

Comfort Cart

As a Comfort Cart volunteer, you extend the services of the Family Room to patients’ bedsides by providing helpful information, snacks, coffee, entertainment, and comfort items with a friendly smile.

For more information, contact Tricia Dzurica, Volunteer Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 or tdzurica@rmhcofalbany.org.

Outdoor Maintenance 

As an outdoor maintenance volunteer, you help make the Ronald McDonald House a home. We welcome volunteers to assist with mowing, gardening, weeding and other general outdoor improvements.

For more information, contact Tricia Dzurica, Volunteer Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 or tdzurica@rmhcofalbany.org.

Group Service Days

Your small group can work together to prepare meals and baked goods, or complete a service day to help with household chores and outdoor maintenance at the Ronald McDonald House.

For more information, contact Tina Woodward, Director of Family Services, at (518) 438-2655 or twoodward@rmhcofalbany.org.

Teen Opportunities

We welcome teens to participate in group service days, as well as our Teen Ambassador and Summer Volunteer programs. Volunteers under 15 years of age can participate with the supervision of a parent.

For more information, contact Tina Woodward, Director of Family Services, at (518) 438-2655 or twoodward@rmhcofalbany.org.

Community Outreach/Events

As an event volunteer, you can help plan and participate in RMHC’s signature fundraising events, and/or serve as an RMHC ambassador at various events in your community.

For more information, contact Erin Filippone, Events & Campaigns Coordinator, at (518) 438-2655 or efilippone@rmhcofalbany.org.

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