Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House offers you or your company many ways to give. Be a donor, a sponsor or a volunteer. Financial support is needed to meet the annual operating requirements of the House, which exceed $500,000. Sponsors may assist by donating cash or in-kind supplies and services.

Volunteers may help with several fundraising initiatives including two golf tournaments (one in Vancouver and the other in Victoria) and our gala evening called "House of Stars". There are also many ways to volunteer your time at the House. Volunteer groups come to prepare home-cooked meals for our families. Gardening, music nights and spring cleaning are just a few ways for you to contribute. Your time and talent would be greatly appreciated by the families, who make our House their home.

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Volunteer Story

Volunteers are truly the backbone of Ronald McDonald House BC (RMH BC). Without the support of these individuals RMH BC would not be possible. Volunteers support the families in many ways. They act as society members, board members, committee members, house volunteers and even gardeners - just about any role you can imagine is helpful.

Over the past two years, Reid and Diane Adkins have proven to be very special volunteers at Ronald McDonald House BC. During special seasonal times, Diane has come to the House to bake cookies with the children and bring a little joy into their lives. Both Diane and Reid were responsible for throwing two Mini House Galas for the children and families who were not able to attend our annual RMH BC Galas. Both of these amazing evenings took place at the Westin Bayshore where families were treated to a gourmet meal and entertained by a clown and a magician.

The first gala's formal theme was a huge success, but not wanting to repeat themselves, this past year the Adkins organized a gala just before Halloween so children and parents could show up wearing their scariest and craziest costumes.

Reid and Diane Adkins, their hearts filled with kindness and generosity, are wonderful examples of the type of dedicated volunteers that are associated with Ronald McDonald House BC. Our volunteers' time and talents are a gift to the families and children staying at RMH BC. The House appreciates and thanks all our volunteers, no matter what their role.