Volunteers in Action
Thinking about volunteering?
Every day of the year, volunteers help to make our Houses a home for families we serve. Whether you are a student, a retiree, or a busy professional, there is a way to get involved. Check out our volunteer profiles to see just what motivates our volunteers to get involved...and stay involved. From making a difference to making new friends, there are as many reasons to start volunteering as there are dedicated volunteers who help.
Lauren Talman
As a sophomore in college, I still hadn't quite been able to find my "niche." Lost in the shuffle at the University of Pennsylvania, I was searching for some way to make my time in Philadelphia significant. It was with this goal in mind that I first pushed on the green gate at 3925 Chestnut Street two years ago. I have been coming back to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House every week since then...read more
Jo and Chuck Montufar
My husband Chuck and I began to volunteer for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House through our association with Katie's Krusaders. Our daughter was diagnosed with cancer...read more
Delores Tartt
For the past 11 years, families, volunteers, and staff alike have looked forward to Monday lunch at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. From homemade macaroni and cheese to warm blueberry cobbler, dedicated volunteer Delores Tartt has been serving up delicious food designed... read more
Stacey Redican
Stacey Redican first learned of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House as a young parent. Just days before Christmas, he and his wife ended up at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia...Stacey Redican
Jayne Milke
When Jayne Milke retired five years ago, she knew she wanted to spend her time giving back. Her first choice was the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. “When I came here, I really didn’t know what I would be doing,” Jayne says, a grandmother of four...Jayne Milke
