Group Volunteering

Team-Building That Makes a Real Impact

At Ronald McDonald House North Australia, we offer unique group volunteering opportunities that allow your team to come together and make a direct difference in the lives of families with seriously ill or injured children.

One of the most impactful ways your group can help is through programs like Meals from the Heart, where your team can prepare and provide nutritious meals for families staying at our House. For families already facing the emotional and financial challenges of a child’s illness, the support of a meal can offer significant comfort and relieve some of their burdens.

Our group volunteering programs are designed to be flexible, allowing your team to contribute in ways that fit your schedule and capabilities. Whether preparing meals, helping around the House, or supporting other key initiatives, your team’s efforts provide vital comfort to families during difficult times.

In addition to making a difference, group volunteering also brings valuable benefits to your business:

  • Improved Team Morale: Strengthen bonds within your team through shared, meaningful experiences.
  • Enhanced Company Values: Demonstrate your company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility.
  • Increased Employee Engagement: Volunteering boosts employee satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Positive Brand Exposure: Align your brand with a trusted charity that makes a tangible impact in the community.
  • Skill Development: Employees can develop teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills in a meaningful setting.

By volunteering with Ronald McDonald House North Australia, your team will not only give back but also experience the personal and professional growth that comes with supporting families in need. 

Hospitality Cart Shifts

Volunteer on a Hospitality Cart shift visiting multiple paedatric wards and offering essential supplies to children and families who are unable to leave the ward.

Offering snacks, comfort items and boredom busters, your 2-hour shift will make the world of difference to families in treatment.

Hospitality Cart shift are a free volunteer opportunity, and perfect for community or corporate members looking to make a difference to their day.

Nourish Now

Community group can volunteer their time to cook a nutritious meal for families.  All community or interest groups are welcome to submit an expression of interest.  

Produces up to 60 meals for families to grab on the run or late at night. 

Email [email protected] to express interest.

Feast with Friends

Not just a standard meal, but a feast! Think Christmas day!

Together, your team will produce a feast (plus dessert) for all 27 families staying in the Townsville House. A great option for corporate volunteer programs or team development with a twist. 

Your session will include all aspects from food preparation, cooking through to food service, plus clean up along our star vollies.  

This experience provides all participants with a sit down meal alongside our families. You get to see how your time truely makes a difference to a parent or child after a long day in hospital.

Suitable for team 6-10 persons.

Time: 3pm – 8pm

$1500 + gst 

Meals from the Heart

A team experience during business hours. 

Together your team will produces up to 60 meals for families to grab on the run or late at night. A great option for corporate volunteer programs or team development. 

Your session will include all aspects from food preparation, cooking through to packaging and storage, plus clean up along our star vollies. 

Includes a meal per person.

Suitable for team 6-10 persons.  

Time: 9am – 12pm

$1250 + gst

Ronald McDonald House NA