2201 Alden Rd

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHC Central Florida) was founded on the belief that families should be able to stay close and supported when their child needs critical medical care. Since opening its first Ronald McDonald House in Orlando in 1996, the organization has grown to provide families with a “home away from home” through three Houses, hospital-based Family Gathering Rooms, and the Hospitality Cart program. RMHC Central Florida removes barriers for families by offering comfortable accommodations, meals, and emotional support while their children receive treatment at nearby medical facilities. Through the dedication of volunteers, donors, and community partners, RMHC Central Florida helps strengthen families and promote healing during some of their most challenging moments.

Help RMHC Central Florida host families by baking treats for guests! Volunteers at this event will prepare and bake 2-3 dozen treats for guest families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, October 10th, 1 - 3 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Closed-toe shoes are required —no flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes permitted.

Please only volunteer if you are feeling well. Do not volunteer if:

• You have had illness in the last 72 hours. 

• You’ve had symptoms in the past 72 hours (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea).

• You’ve had or been exposed to chickenpox, measles, mumps, shingles, TB.

No photos of families. You may photograph your group, the house, and staff/volunteers who consent. All family information must remain confidential.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida requires all volunteers to sign in with LobbyGuard Visitor Management System using a valid driver's license.

Each individual, age 16 and up, will be checked against the National Sex Offender Public Registry.

No one who is a registered sex offender or who has been convicted of a crime against children will be allowed on RMHCCF property.

While RMHCCF utilizes the LobbyGuard Visitor Management System background screening in order to take reasonable efforts to protect the safety of our guest families, RMHCCF cannot and does not warrant or guarantee the personal safety of any temporary resident, guest, visitor, or volunteer.

Gloves will be provided and must be worn when baking/preparing food. 

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 7 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

The AdventHealth campus of RMHC Central Florida is about a 22 minute drive from the Convention Center.

2201 Alden Rd

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHC Central Florida) was founded on the belief that families should be able to stay close and supported when their child needs critical medical care. Since opening its first Ronald McDonald House in Orlando in 1996, the organization has grown to provide families with a “home away from home” through three Houses, hospital-based Family Gathering Rooms, and the Hospitality Cart program. RMHC Central Florida removes barriers for families by offering comfortable accommodations, meals, and emotional support while their children receive treatment at nearby medical facilities. Through the dedication of volunteers, donors, and community partners, RMHC Central Florida helps strengthen families and promote healing during some of their most challenging moments.

Help RMHC Central Florida host families by cooking dinner for families! Volunteers at this event will prepare and serve dinner for 30–35 guests staying at Ronald McDonald House of Central Florida.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Saturday, October 10th, 4 - 7 pm

Important information for volunteers:

Closed-toe shoes are required —no flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes permitted.

Please only volunteer if you are feeling well. Do not volunteer if:

• You have had illness in the last 72 hours. 

• You’ve had symptoms in the past 72 hours (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea).

• You’ve had or been exposed to chickenpox, measles, mumps, shingles, TB.

No photos of families. You may photograph your group, the house, and staff/volunteers who consent. All family information must remain confidential.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida requires all volunteers to sign in with LobbyGuard Visitor Management System using a valid driver's license.

Each individual, age 16 and up, will be checked against the National Sex Offender Public Registry.

No one who is a registered sex offender or who has been convicted of a crime against children will be allowed on RMHCCF property.

While RMHCCF utilizes the LobbyGuard Visitor Management System background screening in order to take reasonable efforts to protect the safety of our guest families, RMHCCF cannot and does not warrant or guarantee the personal safety of any temporary resident, guest, visitor, or volunteer.

Gloves will be provided and must be worn when baking/preparing food. 

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 7 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

The AdventHealth campus of RMHC Central Florida is about a 22 minute drive from the Convention Center.

1630 South Kuhl Ave

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHC Central Florida) was founded on the belief that families should be able to stay close and supported when their child needs critical medical care. Since opening its first Ronald McDonald House in Orlando in 1996, the organization has grown to provide families with a “home away from home” through three Houses, hospital-based Family Gathering Rooms, and the Hospitality Cart program. RMHC Central Florida removes barriers for families by offering comfortable accommodations, meals, and emotional support while their children receive treatment at nearby medical facilities. Through the dedication of volunteers, donors, and community partners, RMHC Central Florida helps strengthen families and promote healing during some of their most challenging moments.

Help RMHC Central Florida host families by cooking brunch for families! Volunteers at this event will prepare and serve brunch for 35-40 guests staying at Ronald McDonald House.

Available dates & times to volunteer:

Sunday, October 11th, 9 - 11 am

Important information for volunteers:

Closed-toe shoes are required —no flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes permitted.

Please only volunteer if you are feeling well. Do not volunteer if:

• You have had illness in the last 72 hours. 

• You’ve had symptoms in the past 72 hours (fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea).

• You’ve had or been exposed to chickenpox, measles, mumps, shingles, TB.

No photos of families. You may photograph your group, the house, and staff/volunteers who consent. All family information must remain confidential.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida requires all volunteers to sign in with LobbyGuard Visitor Management System using a valid driver's license.

Each individual, age 16 and up, will be checked against the National Sex Offender Public Registry.

No one who is a registered sex offender or who has been convicted of a crime against children will be allowed on RMHCCF property.

While RMHCCF utilizes the LobbyGuard Visitor Management System background screening in order to take reasonable efforts to protect the safety of our guest families, RMHCCF cannot and does not warrant or guarantee the personal safety of any temporary resident, guest, visitor, or volunteer.

Gloves will be provided and must be worn when baking/preparing food. 

Maximum number of volunteers:

There is a maximum of 7 volunteers for this project.

Getting there:

The Orlando Health campus of RMHC Central Florida is about a 16 minute drive from the Convention Center.

Orange County Convention Center

Founded in 2022, Knit Knot Knoop’s mission is to educate young people about the homelessness epidemic in a creative way - volunteers learn to knit scarves and donate them to the homeless though Knit Knot Knoop’s partner organization, Ezra. Knit Knot Knoop was created by Kate Elterman, a women’s epee fencer who wanted to do something kind for the homeless in her community during the pandemic. Kate has taught over 40 fencers how to knit and the organization has since grown to three chapters in the US.

Scarves knitted by Knit Knot Knoop volunteers give homeless individuals the extra layer of warmth they need in the colder months. It’s a layer of love and kindness. We will teach you how to knit and provide all the supplies. This is something that once you learn how to do, you can do at every tournament or in your spare time.

All knitting levels are welcome, from beginner to experienced.

Available dates and times to volunteer:

Saturday, October 10th, 4:30 - 6 pm

Getting there:

We will meet at the USA Fencing check-in desk and work in a quiet space in the Convention Center.