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Feb 24
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Mar 31
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10:45 AM
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01:45 PM
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
Meals on Wheels West is looking for volunteers to make meal deliveries through our "Delivering More Than a Meal" program on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays in Santa Monica. 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 nutritious meals and a daily visit to people who are homebound and unable to shop and cook for themselves on a permanent or temporary basis. What to Expect: As an "Adopt-a-Day Delivery Driver", you will be delivering nutritious meals and Wellness Checks to our homebound neighbors in need. An Adopt-a-Day Volunteer adopts a route one day a week (but not a specific route). The day chosen will be the same each week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday), and you will be assigned whichever route opens up that day. Volunteers love this because of the variety and getting to see different members of the community. The meals that you will deliver consist of hot lunches, cold trays, breakfast, milk, fruit, and frozen meals (on select days). Each route has an average of 10-15 homebound clients who would otherwise be food insecure. What's Required: Weekly availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays between 10:45 am - 1:45 pm. A route takes approximately 1 - 2 hours to complete. While we welcome any time you can give, we are especially seeking volunteers who can commit to serving with us on a consistent basis, such as weekly or every other week. This consistency helps us build stronger relationships with our clients and ensures the reliable support they depend on. Delivery volunteers must have a valid drivers license. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adult volunteers must undergo a background check which can take up to a week. Please note: All volunteers must complete the full onboarding process before coming to our office to volunteer. If you have not been in contact with our team, please wait until you receive confirmation and instructions. 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 _____________________________________________________________________ By clicking "Express Interest" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions.
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
Meals on Wheels West is looking for volunteers to make meal deliveries through our "Delivering More Than a Meal" program on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays in Venice/Marina del Rey. 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. Our "Adopt-a-Day" Delivery Volunteers adopts a route one day a week (but not a specific route). The day chosen will be the same each week, and you will be assigned whichever route opens up that day. Volunteers love this because of the variety and getting to see different members of the community. The meals that you will deliver consist of hot lunches, cold trays, breakfast, milk, fruit, and frozen meals (on select days). Each route has an average of 10-15 homebound clients who would otherwise be food insecure. Meal pickup and bag dropoff is at our office in Santa Monica. What's Required: Availability on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday between 10:45 am - 1:45 pm depending on the route for approximately 1 - 2 hours. Delivery volunteers must have a valid drivers license. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adult volunteers must undergo a background check and receive confirmation before volunteering.
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
Drop-off Driver: During our daily deliveries, there are occasions where we are unable to deliver some clients their meals; sometimes the client has an appointment and isn't home or a volunteer has trouble finding the entrance to their residence. That's where our drop-off drivers come in! Drop-off drivers pick up the meals from our office in Santa Monica between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm to drop off 1-3 meals for missed deliveries. There is no need to return to our office once delivered. Position open: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. It is a flexible position, and you are able to sign up for it as often as you like! Requirements - Must have a valid drivers license - All volunteers undergo a mandatory background check (takes approximately 3-5 days)
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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Feb 25
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Mar 31
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09:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
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 _____________________________________________________________________ By clicking "Express Interest" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions.
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
*If interested in Community Connections Friendly Calling, you must email Margaret Talai at margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org to sign up. *If you are a volunteer who must complete court-mandated community service, you must email margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org for further information. As part of our Community Connections Friendly Calling program, we are looking for volunteers to call Meals on Wheels West recipients to check on their health and wellness. Volunteers will be asked to reach out to approximately 2-4 isolated and homebound individuals for friendly conversation and social connectedness. By participating in the Meals on Wheels West Community Connections Friendly Calling program, volunteers will be alleviating the social isolation that comes from social distancing and being homebound. Volunteers can sign up for Tuesdays or Thursdays. All volunteers undergo training as well as a mandatory background check before making calls (background check takes approximately 3-5 days to complete). Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will call individuals who are homebound. A script will be provided. When you sign up for this program, please specify whether you are signing up as an individual or as a group. If you are signing up as a group, please include the number of people in your group in the initial email. Time Commitment: Community Connections is a relationship driven program that relies upon consistent weekly communication between a volunteer and assigned clients. While the length of time commitment is less than an hour twice a week and the time of day can be varied, please be committed to making your calls. Please let us know if you plan on a vacation or need to take a leave of absence. INTERESTED or HAVE QUESTIONS? Please contact margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2025
