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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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    • What We Do
      • Our Programs
      • About Us
      • Our Founding Partners
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      • Signature Events
      • Volunteer
      • Wish List
      • Pop Tab Program
      • Host a Community Event
      • Off-Site Opportunities
      • Read More Volunteer Spotlights
    • Ways to Donate
      • Community Partnership
      • Adopt a Family or Room
      • McDonald’s Fundraisers
      • Host an Online Fundraiser
      • Specialty Vehicle Tag
      • Meals From the Heart
      • Donate Items
      • Ways to Donate
      • Leave A Legacy
    • Events
      • Red Shoe Run
      • Golf Classic
      • Heart of the House Gala
      • Sweet Home Brews
      • Host a Community Event
      • Discover Our Events
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