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Volunteer Day at Ronald McDonald House Charities STL
August 27, 2026
1:00 PM CDT - 4:00 PM CDT
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The Grove Ronald McDonald House
4321 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
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Join SMPS St. Louis as we give back to the community with a meaningful afternoon of service at Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis (RMHC STL). This volunteer opportunity supports families with seriously ill children by helping maintain a welcoming, "home away from home" environment at the Grove Ronald McDonald House. This is a great opportunity to give back alongside industry peers, strengthen connections amongst within the AEC industry, and support an organization that makes a meaningful difference for families in need.
EVENT DETAILS
- Volunteer tasks are tailored to the needs of the House at the time of our visit, and may include activities such as light cleaning, assembling welcome bags, or assisting staff with day-to-day operations.
- This event will be followed by a separate happy hour at the Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall, which is free to attend for all RMHC volunteers.
FAQ
- Volunteers are requested to check in at the main entrance located directly off Chouteau Avenue.
- Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell to the left of the Chouteau entrance, and a staff member will greet you and assist with sign-in.
- All volunteers over the age of 18 are required to bring a State ID, Driver’s License, or Passport to sign in.
- It is recommended that volunteers wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable, casual clothing suitable for light physical work.
- Volunteers are encouraged to bring water bottles, although glasses for water and soda machines are also available at the Grove House.
- Street parking is available along Chouteau Avenue, in addition to designated guest spaces in the drive located before the gated entrance.
- By attending the RMHC Volunteer Event, your fee for the August 2026 Cocktail Connections event is waived. You do not need to register separately.
- RMHC imposes a maximum limit of 10 volunteers per group. Don't miss out on your chance to sign up with SMPS STL and support a great cause!
For questions regarding this program, please contact Olivia Sardina, SMPS STL Director at Large
Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time:
RMHC Volunteer Event: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 2026 Cocktail Connections at Urban Chestnut: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location:
The Grove Ronald McDonald House
4321 Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Fee:
Member: FREE | Non-Member: $10
Maximum Attendance: 10 Guests
Please RSVP by EOB Monday, August 24, 2026
ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children in the St. Louis area with their 2 Ronald McDonald Houses and 4 Ronald McDonald Family rooms located inside 3 area pediatric hospitals. The 72-bedroom Grove Ronald McDonald House opened in August 2024, greatly increasing RMHC's capacity and offering families a wide range of amenities in a central regional location for pediatric care.
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$10.00 Non-Member
$0.00 Member
Policies
Substitution Policy
Any substitution to a Member exclusive event will be charged a $100 fee.
Walk-in Policy
To ensure we can comfortably accommodate all attendees, anyone who registers after the deadline will be charged an additional $10 walk-in fee.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations made 48-hours/2 days prior to the event will be fully refunded. Due to our commitment with the meeting facility for food and beverage quantities, all other cancellations or no-shows will be invoiced for the full cost of the event. In the event the registrant is unable to attend, another individual from their firm can attend and the attendee will be expected to pay-at-the-door any applicable cost difference (ie: member vs non-member).
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