Family in Living Room
Family in Living Room

Get Involved as an Individual

Volunteers are the heart of Ronald McDonald House Charleston, helping us care for families seven days a week. Whether you enjoy cooking meals, assisting with day-to-day operations inside the House, or supporting our special events, there is a meaningful opportunity for everyone to make a difference.

Ready to find your fit? Connect with our Volunteer Manager, Abby Henry, at Abby@RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharleston.org or 843-972-3049 to schedule a tour of the House and discover how you can get involved.

House Volunteers

Our dedicated House Volunteers keep our doors open and our space welcoming by giving a few hours each week to support our team. House Volunteers maintain a set schedule of at least 2-hour shifts weekly. House volunteers must be at least 18 years old and commit to at least 9 months of service, subject to our needs.

Current House Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

  • Guest Services Volunteer
  • Kitchen Volunteer
  • Facility/ Maintenance Volunteer
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Hospitality Cart

Hospitality Cart Volunteers

Hospitality Cart Volunteers bring comfort, coffee, and a caring smile directly to families. Operating within MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital (Floors 1–10) and the R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston, these volunteers wheel a cart stocked with complimentary snacks and warm beverages floor to floor.

By offering simple comforts and a gentle presence, volunteers help to create a supportive environment right where families need it most during some of their hardest days.

Key Role Details:

  • Shift Commitment: One recurring weekly shift for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Core Duties: Restocking, cleaning, and navigating the cart through patient units; distributing snacks and warm drinks; following hospital safety and sanitization protocols.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Abby Henry, at Abby@RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharleston.org or 843-972-3049

Event Volunteers

Event volunteers are the engine behind our most successful fundraisers and community partnerships! From assisting with registration and raffles to setup and guest support, your time and energy directly fuel our mission to support families when they need it most.

Whether working at signature Ronald McDonald House Charleston events or representing us at third-party community fundraisers, event volunteering is a high-energy, high-impact way to get involved.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Abby Henry, at Abby@RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharleston.org or 843-972-3049

Junior Board

Junior Board

Junior Board brings local high school juniors and seniors together who are passionate about making a difference. Through hands-on service, leadership development, and creative fundraising, Junior Board members serve as vital ambassadors—ensuring families stay strong and supported near the critical care their children need.

Board of Directors

Serving on the Board is both an honor and a responsibility. Board members are carefully selected for their commitment, expertise, and leadership within the mission. Their strategic guidance and thoughtful stewardship are essential to advancing the organization’s goals and ensuring long-term impact and sustainability.

Membership is dependent on current needs of the organization. For more information, e-mail Alix Tew

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House Hero

You can become a House Hero by setting up an online payment to recur monthly.

It’s easy and convenient. Each month, your credit card will be processed for your chosen determined amount. Automatic giving alleviates the hassle of mailing checks or giving numerous gifts online.

It’s flexible. You can change your recurring donation at any time. You can change the amount, your credit card, or end your recurring gift whenever you wish.

It’s impactful. Monthly donations are like a security blanket for the House— allowing us to plan and budget in order to support our families.

Collect Pop Tabs

Collecting pop tabs is an easy, fun, and inclusive way to support Ronald McDonald House Charleston! Every tab you donate helps us keep our doors open and allows families to stay when their critically ill child is being treated at the hospital.

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