People around the country knit sweaters that are then sent to needy children around the world. This article gives you a description of the project and a pattern for the sweaters. The idea behind all Ronald McDonald Houses is very important. When a child is seriously ill, the child is frequently treated for long periods of time at a hospital or university medical center. Staying at a hotel becomes extremely expensive, and a hotel can be a lonely and sterile place.
Volunteers help prepare meals, talk to families, take care of the house and so on.
The programs offered at the Dallas Ronald McDonald House are typical, and you can read about volunteer opportunities there. Then call the Ronald McDonald House in your area to find out more. The site also describes a wide variety of volunteer activities, including sports training, fund raising, administrative help, competition planning and staffing, etc. Yahoo has a fairly extensive list of local affiliates on this page . Look in the phone book for a local office or search the Special Olympics Web Site for more information.