Volunteers make the difference for families and children- Join us!
We need dedicated volunteers to support essential functions in our House and Family Rooms, helping families stay together and feel supported throughout their child’s medical journey.
View Current Volunteer OpportunitiesWhy Volunteer?
Make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.
Learn new things, develop your skills, and express your passion.
Receive support from a strong volunteer resources team.
As a volunteer, you are a key member of the Ronald McDonald House Toronto team. To ensure we’re providing the best possible experience for our volunteers, we follow The Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement.
Requirements
Family Room Volunteer Requirements
We can’t budge on:
- A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Three current references
- Attendance at a hospital orientation
- Completed MMR and 2-Step TB Test within the last 6 months
- A weekly commitment for a minimum of 6 months
House Volunteer Requirements
We can’t budge on:
- A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Three current references
- A weekly commitment for a minimum of 6 months
House Programs Volunteer Requirements
We can’t budge on:
- A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Three current references
- A weekly commitment for a minimum of 6 months
Current Opportunities
Bakers and Shakers Volunteer
Do you love baking and want to use your skills to bring comfort and joy to families? Join us as a Bakers and Shakers Volunteer , where you’ll create delicious baked treats that offer warmth, nourishment, and a moment of normalcy for families staying at the House. This role provides a meaningful way to support caregivers and children by offering homemade snacks that brighten their day. As part of our Activity Programs, Bakers and Shakers helps foster a sense of home, community, and care — one cookie, muffin, or loaf at a time.
Commitment: Weekly shift for a minimum of 6 months
Shift Options:
Tuesdays – Morning (9:30am-12:00pm)
Thursdays – Morning (9:30am-12:00pm)
Due to the high volume of applications, our response time may be delayed.
Family Room Volunteer – Health Sciences North
Location: Sudbury, ON
Last Updated: July 2026
Important Information
- Please review the full role description before applying.
- This is a nonclinical caregiver-support role and does not involve direct interaction with the child receiving medical care.
- Due to hospital screening, health clearance, orientation, and training requirements, onboarding may take up to 8 weeks.
- Applications are reviewed based on current vacancies.
- If your availability does not match an immediate opening, your application may be kept in our volunteer pipeline for up to 6 months.
Current Vacancies: The Family Room operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with volunteers scheduled in three-hour shifts. Volunteers must be able to commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of six months.
We are currently recruiting for the following shifts:
- Monday
- 9am-12pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-12pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Thursday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Friday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- Saturday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Sunday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
Detailed Role Description (Click Here)
Due to the high volume of applications, our response time may be delayed.
Family Room Volunteer – Markham Stouffville Hospital
Location: Markham, ON
Last Updated: July 2026
Important Information
- Please review the full role description before applying.
- This is a nonclinical caregiver-support role and does not involve direct interaction with the child receiving medical care.
- Due to hospital screening, health clearance, orientation, and training requirements, onboarding may take up to 8 weeks.
- Applications are reviewed based on current vacancies.
- If your availability does not match an immediate opening, your application may be kept in our volunteer pipeline for up to 6 months.
Current Vacancies: The Family Room operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with volunteers scheduled in three-hour shifts.
Volunteers must be able to commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of six months.
We are currently recruiting for the following shifts:
- Monday
- 6pm-9pm
- Tuesday
- 6pm-9pm
- Saturday
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Sunday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 6pm-9pm
Detailed Role Description (Click Here)
Due to the high volume of applications, our response time may be delayed.
Family Room Volunteer – Credit Valley Hospital
Location: Mississauga, ON
Last Updated: July 2026
Important Information
- Please review the full role description before applying.
- This is a nonclinical caregiver-support role and does not involve direct interaction with the child receiving medical care.
- Due to hospital screening, health clearance, orientation, and training requirements, onboarding may take up to 8 weeks.
- Applications are reviewed based on current vacancies.
- If your availability does not match an immediate opening, your application may be kept in our volunteer pipeline for up to 6 months.
Current Vacancies: The Family Room operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with volunteers scheduled in three-hour shifts.
Volunteers must be able to commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of six months.
We are currently recruiting for the following shifts:
- Tuesday
- 3pm-6pm
- Wednesday
- 3pm-6pm
- Friday
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Saturday
- 3pm-6pm
- Sunday
- 9am-12pm
Detailed Role Description (Click Here)
Due to the high volume of applications, our response time may be delayed.
Family Room Volunteer – Scarborough Health Network – Centenary Hospital
Location: Scarborough, ON
Last Updated: July 2026
Important Information
- Please review the full role description before applying.
- This is a nonclinical caregiver-support role and does not involve direct interaction with the child receiving medical care.
- Due to hospital screening, health clearance, orientation, and training requirements, onboarding may take up to 8 weeks.
- Applications are reviewed based on current vacancies.
- If your availability does not match an immediate opening, your application may be kept in our volunteer pipeline for up to 6 months.
Current Vacancies: The Family Room operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with volunteers scheduled in three-hour shifts.
Volunteers must be able to commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of six months.
We are currently recruiting for the following shifts:
- Monday
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-12pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Thursday
- 12pm-3pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Friday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Saturday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Sunday
- 9am-12pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
Detailed Role Description (Click Here)
Due to the high volume of applications, our response time may be delayed.
Family Room Volunteer – SickKids Hospital (The Hospital for Sick Children)
Location: Toronto, ON
Last Updated: July 2026
Important Information
- Please review the full role description before applying.
- This is a nonclinical caregiver-support role and does not involve direct interaction with the child receiving medical care.
- Due to hospital screening, health clearance, orientation, and training requirements, onboarding may take up to 8 weeks.
- Applications are reviewed based on current vacancies.
- If your availability does not match an immediate opening, your application may be kept in our volunteer pipeline for up to 6 months.
Current Vacancies: The Family Room operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with volunteers scheduled in three-hour shifts.
Volunteers must be able to commit to a regular weekly shift for a minimum of six months.
We are currently recruiting for the following shifts:
- Monday
- 9am-12pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-12pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- Thursday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Friday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- Saturday
- 9am-12pm
- 12pm-3pm
- 3pm-6pm
- 6pm-9pm
- Sunday
- 9am-12pm
- 6pm-9pm
Detailed Role Description (Click Here)
Due to the high volume of applications, our response time may be delayed.
Volunteering FAQs
How do I schedule group volunteering?
Please visit our website here to learn more about our group volunteering opportunities!
I’m a post-secondary student and I would like to do my placement at the House. Am I able to do this?
Ronald McDonald House Toronto does offer student placements, but not through Volunteer Engagement. For more information about student placements, send your information to info@ronaldmcdonaldhousetoronto.ca. Please indicate in the subject line what your email pertains to.
Will any training or orientation be offered?
We would never think of placing you in a role without training! We provide orientation and training for all our volunteers regardless of the position they apply to.
How long will the volunteer application process take?
Our goal is to have you volunteering within three weeks from the time you first apply. However, this also depends whether we have positions available that suit your application.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
You must be 18 years or older to volunteer at the House or in our Family Rooms.
I’m ready to volunteer my time to Ronald McDonald House Toronto. How do I apply?
First things first. Decide which position you want to apply for. Take your time while reading through our volunteer postings and make your choice. You can find the link to our online application on the Current Openings page.