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Deliver Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica (The Laurel)
ORGANIZATION: Meals on Wheels West
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Help Deliver Meals & Wellness to Formerly Unhoused Neighbors in Santa Monica
Location:
Delivery Site: The Laurel, 1413 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Opportunity:
Meals on Wheels West is looking for dedicated volunteers to deliver meals through our Delivering More Than a Meal program on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays in Santa Monica. Volunteers will deliver to The Laurel, a nearby permanent supportive housing building that serves individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Just down the street from our office, The Laurel is home to 25 clients, all of whom rely on our nutritious meals and friendly visits to thrive.
Why It Matters:
Whether someone is homebound due to chronic illness, aging, disability, or recovery from surgery, they often face two serious challenges: poor nutrition and isolation. Our volunteers help solve both by delivering nutritious meals along with Wellness Checks to our clients.
Who We Serve:
Meals on Wheels West provides meals and social connection to homebound individuals of all ages and incomes, including those living with disabilities, chronic health conditions, or experiencing temporary hardship. Our clients at The Laurel are formerly unhoused individuals now living in permanent supportive housing and navigating stability with your help.
What to Expect:
As a Delivery Volunteer, you’ll:
- Pick up meals at our Santa Monica office and deliver to The Laurel (25 clients in one location)
- This is one location, so completing the route will typically take less than one hour
- Deliver hot lunches, breakfast, fruit, milk, and occasional frozen meals
Requirements:
- Weekly availability on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday between 10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
- Valid driver's license required
- Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- All volunteers must pass a background check
- Commitment to making up any missed shifts when possible
- Completion of full onboarding process required before starting
While all time is appreciated, volunteers who can commit to weekly or bi-weekly shifts help us provide dependable support to those who need it most.
Ready to help us deliver more than a meal?
Sign up today and join a compassionate team making a real difference.
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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,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1823 Michigan AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404
(34.02222 ,-118.47466 )
DATE POSTED
June 4, 2025
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1-2 hours
- Volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested