Meal Delivery Volunteer

Every day, Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to 4,000 people in the Twin Cities area. If you are looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer and bring someone a nutritious meal over your lunch hour. There is no minimum commitment--you decide how often you want to volunteer. Meals are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. With 31 sites across the metro, there is sure to be one that is convenient for you, so make sure to let us know where you are located!

Job Description: Volunteer to help bring nutritious meals to those in your community by:

• Picking up meals at your neighborhood meals site
• Deliver meals to 8-10 clients in their homes (detailed directions are provided!)
• Provide a social connection for clients by spending a few minutes chatting with them

Qualifications:

• Driver must have own transportation and license
• Driver must be available for one hour over lunch time during the week to deliver meals

Benefits to the Volunteer:

• Feel good because you are helping individuals in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to enable them to live independently!
• Enjoy strengthened connections to your local community

Benefits to the Client and/or Program:

• Meals on Wheels volunteers are part of a huge effort, we deliver over 20,000 meals each week!
• The fresh, healthy meals delivered each day provide much needed nutrition for seniors and people with disabilities as well as a vital human connection.
• One hour of your time delivers 10 hot meals, 10 safety checks, and 10 smiles to those in need.

For more information visit our website at www.meals-on-wheels.com or call 612-623-3363.