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Engage Your Group

You and your community, working together to help families in need.

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Volunteer

Bring comfort to a family’s day alongside your group when you work as a team.

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Engage

megaBITES group, Natera, man in orange sweater and apron smiles while preparing covered salad bowls in the Ronald McDonald House kitchen.
Volunteer group, Varian, posing with Ronald after assembling care kits. Large group of adults posing outdoors around a Ronald McDonald bench statue at Ronald McDonald House.
megaBITES group, Enterprise, in green shirts and aprons serve hot meals to guests in the Ronald McDonald House kitchen.
The Mack Family (Kaiya Mack, Jonny Mack, Mariah Mack, Soka, Katana); family of five smiling together for a selfie in a sunny outdoor setting.
Volunteer group, Varian, posing with Ronald after assembling care kits. Large group of adults posing outdoors around a Ronald McDonald bench statue at Ronald McDonald House.

What It Means to Engage

Families with critically ill children are going through some of the hardest moments of their lives. By helping us keep our programs running smoothly, hosting in-kind drives or fundraisers, and spreading the word, you make it possible for families to keep their focus on their children.

New to RMHC Bay Area Volunteering?

Community Engagement Sessions are held throughout the year, both virtually and in-person at our regional headquarters in Palo Alto. It’s a great way to meet our volunteer team and learn about our mission, greatest needs, and current engagement opportunities.

Community Engagement Session Schedule

Virtual Community Engagement Sessions

Interested in learning more about Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area? Want to get involved, give back, volunteer time, but unsure where to start? A Community Engagement Session is the perfect place for you! Register for a virtual Community Engagement Session below.

*Note: Sessions will be tailored based on time of year and upcoming chapter events and programs. If you’re interested in a specific event or program, note the session descriptions.

  • All 2024 virtual community engagement sessions have already passed. Stay tuned for next year's dates on this page.

In-person Open Houses (10 person max, 45-60 minute tour)

Our Ronald McDonald House at Stanford is one of the largest medical housing facilities in the world, providing overnight stays to 123 families each night as they seek lifesaving treatments at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

Sign up below to schedule a tour and learn a little bit more about RMHC Bay Area

Located at Regional Headquarters:

Ronald McDonald House at Stanford, 510 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

2024

  • All 2024 In-Person open houses have already passed. Stay tuned for next year's dates on this page.

*Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Have a specific question? Please reach out to us at development@rmhcbayarea.org