HOW YOU CAN HELP AS A VOLUNTEER
MOW is a volunteer based, not-for-profit agency. It takes more than 75 volunteers to get the meals out each day.
Our service helps preserve dignity and independence by delaying nursing home placements, as well as reducing the frequency of hospitalizations. And helping to sustain good health.
DRIVE A ROUTE: Drive a route to homes of our meal recipients using your vehicle. Detailed written driving instructions are provided. Time Required: 11:15am to 1:00pm any weekday. Qualifications: A safe driving record and possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License and proper Auto Insurance. Ability to follow written directions. Desire to help our homebound neighbors. Ability to be appreciated! |
SERVE ON A ROUTE: Delivery servers accompany a driver and deliver the meals to the doors of each meal recipient on a route. Detailed written instructions are provided. Time Required: 11:15am to 1:00pm any weekday. Qualifications: Ability to follow written directions. Ability to get in an out of vehicles easily. Desire to help our homebound neighbors. Ability to accept a daily thank you and a smile from those you help!
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HELP IN THE KITCHEN: Assist the Meals on Wheels Food Service Staff in the kitchen by packaging hot and cold meals. Time Required: 8:00 or 8:30 am to 11:00am any weekday. Qualifications: No food service experience needed. Our professional staff will train you on-site over a very brief time. Enjoy working as part of a team. Desire to help our homebound neighbors. Ability to have some fun while doing some good! |
SUBSTITUTE DRIVER OR SERVER: Drive a route, serve on a route, work in the kitchen as a substitute when you are available. You are periodically contacted from a substitute list to fill vacancies. HOLIDAY DRIVER, SERVER, KITCHEN VOLUNTEER: Meals on Wheels is open all weekdays except New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving Day. Volunteer on your non-working holidays. |
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