A homemakers group gathered behind a counter of prepared dishes in the House kitchen.
A homemakers group gathered behind a counter of prepared dishes in the House kitchen.

Engage as a Group

Bring your group together to make a difference for families.

Whether you’re a church, school, team, or group of friends, your group can bring comfort to families navigating a child’s medical journey. From preparing meals to helping with House projects and events, explore a meaningful way to give back together.

Provide a Meal

Cook for families

Group Service Projects

Refresh & organize

Support Special Events

Support our team

Contact Our Team

Find your opportunity

Your Group’s Time Makes a Difference

A meal prepared together. A garden refreshed. A shared space ready to welcome another family. When your group volunteers with Ronald McDonald House Ohio Valley, your time and teamwork help families find comfort while staying close to their child’s care.

Forvis volunteers preparing a meal in the House kitchen.

Provide a Meal

A warm meal can bring comfort after a long day.

For families spending hours at the hospital, returning to a freshly prepared meal can be one of the most meaningful parts of their day. Whether you’re cooking from scratch, sponsoring a meal, or supporting our Meals of Love program, your group can help ease one more burden for families staying with us.

More than a meal, it’s a reminder that a community is standing beside them.

Collect Pop Tabs

Small tabs. A shared goal. A meaningful difference.

Collecting pop tabs is a simple way for your group to get involved and support families. Bring your church, school, sports team, civic organization, or friends together to collect aluminum tabs from beverage cans.

Set up collection containers, choose a group goal, and invite others to join in. Together, those small contributions help raise funds through recycling for Ronald McDonald House Ohio Valley.

Three volunteers holding bags of collected pop tabs.
Volunteers trimming shrubs outside the House.

Beautify Our Outdoor Spaces

Help create places of peace and respite.

Our outdoor patios, gardens, and play areas provide families with an opportunity to step outside, take a breath, and recharge. Group volunteers can assist with landscaping, seasonal cleanups, planting flowers, mulching and other beautification projects that help keep our House welcoming and beautiful year-round.

Refresh and Organize House Spaces

Help us keep our Houses feeling like home.

From organizing pantry shelves and storage areas to deep-cleaning playrooms and refreshing family spaces, your group can take on behind-the-scenes projects that help our Houses run smoothly.

These projects may not always be visible to families, but their impact is felt every day.

Two volunteers beside a cleaning cart in a guest room.
Event volunteers in orange shirts at Clays for a Cause.

Support Special Events

Turn community spirit into meaningful impact.

Throughout the year, our events help raise critical funds and awareness for the families we serve. Group volunteers assist with event setup, guest registration, auction support, hospitality, logistics, and more.

Whether you’re helping behind the scenes or greeting guests at the door, your support helps make these events successful.

Create Your Own Impact

Bring your talents, ideas, and passion.

Every year is unique, and we love finding opportunities that align with your interests and strengths. From assembling family care kits and hosting donation drives to creating special projects that benefit our Houses and programs, there are countless ways your group can get involved.

If you have an idea, we’d love to hear it.

Two volunteers holding family care kits they assembled.

Need Help Finding the Right Group Opportunity?

Tell us about your group’s size, interests, and availability. Our team will help you explore current needs at Washington House, Gateway House, and across our programs to find a meaningful activity for your group.

Volunteer opportunities vary by season, House needs, and group size. Our team will work with you to find the opportunity that best fits your group and creates the greatest impact for families.

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