Group Volunteers consist of groups of families, friends, corporations, civic or religious groups and lead an array of activities for the families staying at the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House.
Thank you for your interest in becoming involved! The support of volunteers is crucial for maintaining our programs and services.
Meals of Love
The meals you provide are an act of kindness that brings love into the House. Groups of up to 12 volunteers can prepare a meal. Breakfast is served daily at 9:00 am, lunch is served at 12:00 pm and dinner is served daily at 6:00 pm.
Qualifications: Show off your creativity and cooking skills. We supply the kitchen and equipment, your group just needs to bring the ingredients. All food must be prepared and cooked on-site or brought directly from a commercial retail kitchen. Maximum of 6 volunteers, including chaperones.
- Location: Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
- Commitment: Scheduled date to prepare a meal
- Minimum Age: 5 + with adult supervision – 1 adult per 2 kids (5-8); 1 adult for 5 volunteers (9-17)
Contact our Volunteer Manager, Kevin Bebe, to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.
McBakers Program
Bring your love and your recipes to bake up treats for the House. Groups of up to 12 volunteers can come together to create delicious baked goods for our families.
Qualifications: Enjoy being creative and baking! We supply the kitchen and equipment, your group just needs to bring the ingredients. All baked goods must be prepared on site or brought directly from a commercial retail kitchen. Maximum of 12 volunteers, including chaperones.
- Location: Long Beach Ronald McDonald House
- Commitment: Scheduled date to bake
- Minimum Age: 5 + with adult supervision – 1 adult per 2 kids (5-8); 1 adult for 5 volunteers (9-17)
Contact our Volunteer Manager, Kevin Bebe, to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.
Spirit Squad
Description: Community engagement is the key to furthering our mission of providing comfort, care, and support. We need your help! We're looking for enthusiastic and outgoing individuals to join our Spirit Squad. This dedicated group of individuals will help spread the word about our righteous cause at local community events.
Location: Locations may vary
Qualifications: Attend community events in representation of the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House to promote upcoming events and other fundraising initiatives. Must have a valid drivers license. Must be able to lift up to 30l lbs.
Minimum Age: 21+
Wish List Drive
Help support the families staying with us by soliciting items that we are in need of around the House. This is a great volunteer opportunity for those who students needing service hours, scout troops, high school clubs, etc.
Qualifications: Simply collect items from our wish list and drop them off at the House from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Please click on our <Wish List> for our current needs
- Location: Around your community
- Commitment: Flexible
- Minimum Age: All ages!
Wish List:
Pop Tab Collection
Pop tabs remind us of an important lesson: even little things make a big difference. Pop tabs help us raise funds to help offset costs for families staying with us.
Qualifications: Ask your friends at school, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, youth groups, sports teams, neighbors, relatives and co-workers to help save tabs. From first graders to grandparents, anyone can get in on the action.
- Location: Around your community
- Commitment: Flexible
- Minimum Age: All ages!
Pop Tab
Special Event Volunteer Information
Each year, hundreds of people support the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House when they attend one of our special events. Volunteers play a pivotal role in making sure each event runs smoothly and our guests have an enjoyable experience. If it weren't for the volunteer help we receive, these events would not be possible. We welcome individual volunteers as well as groups. If you, your family, classmates or team are interested in making a difference, please consider helping at one of these special events:
- A Few Good Men Gala
- Family Holiday Party
- Walk For Kids
Volunteers are needed in the area of setup, registration, greeters, auction assistants, check-out, break down and more.
Contact our Volunteer Manager, Kevin Bebe, to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.
