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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama offers in-House volunteer activities that enrich our families’ well-being while they are with us. Check out the calendar below to pick a date and read some of the family activity ideas below!

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House Activities

  • Arts and Crafts Night – drawing, paper art, jewelry, mosaics, painting, quilting, crochet, knitting, scrapbooking, sculpture demonstrations, welcome/”no sew” blankets and much more!
  • Book Club – short stories, self-help chapters, current popular novels, Birmingham based stories, author meet & greets, children’s book with activities, illustrator talks
  • Cake Decorating/Birthday Club – cupcakes, themed cakes for holidays, etc.
  • Game Night – Bingo, beginner card games, Family Favorites (Monopoly, Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Candyland)
  • Holiday Themed Events – Parties, arts and crafts nights, game night
  • Ice Cream Social – Sundae bar, make your own ice cream, frozen yogurt
  • Sports themed parties – Super Bowl, Iron Bowl/Superbowl, etc.
  • Magicians and Magic Shows

Personal Development Activities

Share your skills to benefit guest families!

  • Financial counseling/budgeting
  • Self care – yoga, meditation, relaxation, laughter therapy and more!
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Stress Management Skills workshop
  • Fitness – stretching, dance, equipment-free workouts, etc.

Support Programs & Activities

  • L.I.F.E Program – a monthly joint program between RMHCA & Children’s of Alabama (Read More about L.I.F.E.)
  • Field Trips – Railroad Park, Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center, Vulcan Park and Museum, Birmingham Baron’s Games, Birmingham Children’s Theater
  • Hand in Paw – twice monthly animal-assisted therapy at the House
  • Pamper Sessions

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      • McDonald’s Fundraisers
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