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10 people are interested
Meals on Wheels NW- Tillamook
ORGANIZATION: Monmouth NorthWest Senior and Disability Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
In just one hour you can help deliver a nutritious meal, a friendly visit and a safety check to a senior living in Tillamook.
As a volunteer you can:
PACKAGE
Help in the kitchen by packaging meals for delivery.
DELIVER
Pick up meals at our location and hand-deliver them directly to seniors' homes. One volunteer drives the route accompanied by another volunteer who delivers "walks" the meal to the senior's door step.
SERVE
Assist with organizing, washing dishes and cleaning up at our meal site.
We have experienced an increased demand for meals by seniors impacted by COVID-19. We practice contactless delivery and social distancing. Masks are required. Gloves, masks, and hand sanitizers are available to all our volunteers.
All volunteers will need to complete an application, orientation, and successfully pass a background check. Driver's must provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
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About Monmouth NorthWest Senior and Disability Services
Location:
Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St S, Monmouth, OR 97361, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people."
Description
NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. Designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in these five counties.
Funds for the operation of NWSDS and its programs come from the federal and state government, as well as from community groups and individual donations. NWSDS also relies heavily on dedicated and compassionate volunteers who serve in the following programs:
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Dining Centers
- Oregon Money Management Program
- SHIBA (Medicare Counselors)
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Advisory Councils
PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT NWSDS.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
316 Stillwell AveTillamook, OR 97141
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Food & Beverage Services
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Food Service
- Ushering
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of one hour commitment. Flexible times between times of operation.
- Driver's must provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance. All volunteers must successfully complete a full background check (which may include fingerprinting).