Alumni from St. John's University kicked off National Volunteer Week at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park.

Volunteers from the college come twice a week to prepare meals.

Students through campus ministry come on Wednesdays for brunch and Thursdays for dinner.

Alumni from St. John's came back for National Volunteer Week to give back and prepare brunch.

"Reach out and give it a try," said Jordan, a St. John's alumni.  "There's so many different communities that are in need and to give back is just so important."

The Ronald McDonald House also offers other forms of volunteering like giving tours, bringing therapy dogs and putting together gift baskets for families in need.