Volunteer Profiles

“Premature and perfect.” This is how Aric Bhargava, a RMHC Toronto Board member, describes the birth of his son Ayen in 2012. For a couple that was big on planning, an earlier delivery...

As a pediatric nurse, long-time volunteer Marg understands the vital role that RMHC Toronto plays for families with a critically ill child. In the early days of her 35-year career at Holland...

Woodworking is one of our most popular and longest running programs. For 30 years, Alex has volunteered to run the program by creating handmade wooden objects for families to paint and have as a...

Dayl says RMHC Toronto holds a special place in her heart. “I’ll never forget the first day I came to the House. I sat down to colour with a little girl who was about three or four...

Stephanie Nyberg and Alexandra Atayde Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto volunteers are known for being compassionate and kind, but they have another special skill. They always...

There’s something about the sight and smell of a big bowl of fresh fruit that can really lift the spirits. Thanks to the Morel Family Foundation, families at RMHC Toronto have been enjoying...

From April 7 to 13, we celebrated National Volunteer Week to thank the over 500 volunteers at our House and Family Rooms.  At RMHC Toronto, we believe that volunteers are the heart of our...

Mike Perkins with fellow Front Desk volunteer, Janet Sutton. If you arrive at RMHC Toronto on a Thursday afternoon and find Mike Perkins at the Front Desk, more than likely, he is going to be...

Henry and Claire Fournier’s family and friends know they can’t make plans with the couple on Mondays. That’s because the retirees dedicate that day to volunteering at two places...

From 2014 to 2016, Michelle Toro volunteered in the Family Room at Rouge Valley Centenary. Then she went to the Rio Olympics and won a bronze medal in swimming! She recently addressed our...