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ORGANIZATION: Meals on Wheels West



Volunteer with Meal on Wheels West to assist with packing and distributing meal kits to those in need

Why: No matter why a person is homebound - chronic illness, frailty, disability, recent surgery or other physical or mental health issues they face two major difficulties: poor nutrition and isolation. Meals on Wheels West volunteers help prevent both by Delivering More Than a Meal to homebound people of all ages and incomes. The nutritious meals and Wellness Checks that you deliver promote the stability, health, and wellness our our homebound, and often times lonely, community members.

Who: 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.

What to Expect:

Set up tents and tables on delivery days

Unload and pack client meals

We are currently in need of Operations Volunteers on Monday-Friday, from 9am-2pm.

Support delivery volunteers and staff by carrying delivery bags and placing them in volunteer cars

Clean meal bags at the end of the shift

What's Required:

All volunteers undergo a mandatory background check prior to volunteering. Please do not attend if you have not received word that the background check is complete.

Delivery volunteers must have a valid drivers license..

Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Able to stand for extended amount of time

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Additionally, we prefer volunteers who can help us consistently more for than one day; we will work with your schedule.

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Meals on Wheels West.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

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25 Shifts

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  • Mon Mar 17, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Tue Mar 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Wed Mar 19, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Fri Mar 21, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Mon Mar 24, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Tue Mar 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Wed Mar 26, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Mon Mar 31, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Fri Mar 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Thu Mar 13, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Wed Mar 12, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Tue Mar 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Mon Mar 10, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
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    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
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    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Wed Mar 05, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Tue Mar 04, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Mon Mar 03, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Fri Feb 28, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Thu Feb 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Wed Feb 26, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • Tue Feb 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST
    Santa Monica CA 90404 US
  • NONE OF THESE DAYS WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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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

Homeless & Housing
Homeless & Housing

WHEN

Tue Feb 25, 2025 - Mon Mar 31, 2025
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
This opportunity has 25 shifts

WHERE

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(34.02875,-118.47179)
 

DATE POSTED

March 3, 2025

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