Off-site Volunteering

Strapped for time? You can offer your time, talents, and passion right from home!

Our families are on the go! Help us provide healthy and filling snacks to keep them fueled through long days of appointments or procedures.

Put them together then drop them off! (Individually packaged, nonperishable items only.)

Item suggestions

  • Dried fruit packs
  • Beef jerky
  • Protein bars (Pure Protein. Clif Bars, Quest)
  • Individual peanut butter packet
  • Tuna packets
  • Trail mix
  • Protein shake

Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

We try to make sure we have healthy and tasty snacks on hand for patients and siblings who are staying with us.

Put them together then drop them off! (Individually packaged. non-perishable items only.)

Item suggestions

  • Applesauce pouches
  • Peanut butter crackers
  • Goldfish, Cheez-Its, etc.
  • Raisins
  • Pretzels
  • Pudding cups

Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

Help families create a moment of fun, calm, and connection during a stressful day. Craft kits give patients and siblings something creative to do while they wait between appointments, procedures, or hospital visits. These can range from a coloring book and crayons to a particular craft with supplies and instructions.

Put them together then drop them off!

Item suggestions

  • Coloring books or activity books
  • Crayons or colored pencils
  • Sticker sheets
  • Foam craft kits
  • Small watercolor paint sets
  • Glue sticks
  • Safety scissors
  • Individually packaged craft projects
Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

Having a sick child is tough. Parents and caregivers need to take care of themselves. We are always looking for special opportunities that can bring smiles to parents on hard days. One easy way is by giving them these Self Care Kits. We also use these as birthday gifts! Pack in simple tote or reusable bag.

Put them together then drop them off!

Item suggestions

  • Phone charger
  • Food delivery gift card (UberEats or Doordash)
  • Beauty/skincare set
  • Gum/chocolate
  • Headphones/earplugs
  • Fuzzy socks
  • Travel mug/water bottle
  • Playing cards
  • Adult coloring/activity book
  • Small notepad & pen
  • Lotion
  • Eye masks
Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

Oftentimes, Ronald McDonald House serves as a baby’s first “home away from home.” It’s also common that the families staying with us have their newborn unexpectedly and come to stay with us without much warning. It’s nice to have a kit to give families celebrating their new addition and shower them with love!

Put them together then drop them off!

Item suggestions

  • Newborn clothing
  • Baby toiletries
  • Newborn receiving blankets
  • Rattles & teethers
  • Breastfeeding essentials
  • Board books
  • Burp cloths/bibs
  • Newborn hats/socks
  • Binkies & pacifiers
  • Diaper rash cream
Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

Macramé bracelets are made by tying a series of knots to create a beautiful woven pattern. Using embroidery floss, get creative with color combinations and designs to make something truly one of a kind!

Put them together and drop them off! 

Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

Using stretch elastic cord and a mix of colorful beads, charms, and letter beads, the possibilities are endless! Get creative with colors and designs, and consider spelling out an uplifting word or phrase  like Brave, Warrior, Believe, Choose Joy, U Got This, or 1 Day at a Time. Please avoid “Get Well Soon” (as some conditions are chronic) and religious references.

Put them together, or make kits for kids to put together, and drop them off!

Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

You can also help provide comfort and warmth for families during a stressful time by making and donating handmade blankets. We accept all sizes up to queen, of any material. Blankets should be new and clean.

Drop them off at your preferred location, Lehi or salt Lake City. 

Contact
Lehi: lehivolunteer@rmhslc.org
Salt Lake City: volunteer@rmhslc.org

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