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Help Set Up and Distribute Meals (Operations)
ORGANIZATION: Meals on Wheels West
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5 people are interested
*If you are a volunteer who must complete court-mandated community service, you must email margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org for further information.
The Role
Volunteers are needed to help us set up, unload and pack client meals, and support delivery volunteers and staff at the Meals on Wheels West office. Operations Volunteers help us set up tents and tables, pack meals into delivery bags, unload frozen meals and placing them into freezers, support delivery volunteers with carrying delivery bags and placing them in their cars, and help with the clean up and sanitizing of delivery bags.
When Do We Need Help?
- We are currently in need of Operations Volunteers on Monday-Friday, from 9am-2pm
- Additionally, we prefer volunteers who can help us consistently more for than one day; we will work with your schedule
Requirements
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to stand for extended amount of time
- Available to volunteer with us for more than one day
- All volunteers undergo a mandatory background check (takes approximately 3-5 days).
Additional Notes
-Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are our delivery days; 9am-12pm on these days are the most critical hours during the shift when volunteers set up, unload and pack client meals, and distribute meals to volunteers
INTERESTED? Click 'I WANT TO HELP' above and we will follow up with additional information and details.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Jen@mealsonwheelswest.org
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About Meals on Wheels West
Location:
1823-A Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, US
Mission Statement
Meals on Wheels West provides community based services that nourish and enrich the lives of our homebound neighbors of all ages by providing nutritious meals, an emergency preparedness program and referrals to other services that promote independent living and wellbeing.
Description
Meals On Wheels West is a community-based, nonprofit organization serving the areas of Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, and Venice. The organization is committed to enhancing wellness by providing quality healthy meals, nutrition education, and coordinating community resources and referrals for our homebound clients. The goal is simple...to assist neighbors in remaining in their own homes, living with independence and dignity for as long as possible.
CAUSE AREAS
Hunger,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1823 Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
(34.02222 ,-118.47466 )
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3 hours
- All volunteers undergo a mandatory background check which takes approximately 3-5 business days to be completed.