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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55408
Metro Meals on Wheels is looking for assistance in our packing process at our catering kitchen. This role is an integral part of the meal delivery process. Volunteers will count out and package the appropriate number of items from our kitchen to be delivered to neighborhood Meals on Wheels programs. Normally volunteer activities are a great social opportunity, however this particular role is more independent and accuracy is very important. There is time spent retrieving meals from the walk-in cooler, counting out fruit, bread, and dessert side dishes that are then labeled by program and content. This person also will be assist with cleaning bins, breaking down cardboard boxes, and keeping shelves stocked with items. Wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, and come prepared to join an active packing team. Please reach out to Anita at Anita@meals-on-wheels.com or give her a call at 612-623-3363 to learn more about this new volunteer position! The ideal volunteer for this position is regularly available one morning or more a week from 8AM to 10AM.
Date Posted: Nov 12, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55408
***We're in urgent need of volunteers at our Kitchen! As an essential service, our meals must continue to go out and we rely heavily on volunteers to make this happen!! To meet an increased need for meals, we are now seeking volunteer help in the kitchen Monday through Saturday. Thank you for helping us fill ALL of our open shifts!*** Want to play a key role in getting nutritious meals to seniors and people with disabilities in our community? Volunteering at the Kitchen of Opportunities is a great way to help! The Meals on Wheels Kitchen of Opportunities is the first kitchen dedicated to providing meals to Twin Cities Meals on Wheels programs and is located in south Minneapolis. Volunteers are needed to help with tasks such as wrapping bread rolls, chopping vegetables, scooping cookie dough, and assembling meals for daily delivery. Volunteers play a key role in enabling the kitchen to produce up to 1,500 meals per day for people in need. Kitchen shifts are available 8a.m. - 4p.m. every day of the week, including weekends, and up to five people can volunteer during a 1.5 to 2-hour shift. We are requiring all Kitchen volunteers to wear a mask. If you do not have one, we will provide you with one when you arrive. For more information about volunteering at our kitchen, please contact Madisen at madisen@meals-on-wheels.com. Or, to sign up for volunteer shifts at the kitchen right now, please follow this link- https://meals-on-wheels.volunteerhub.com/events/index. Thank you!
Date Posted: Nov 12, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55415
Every day, Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to over 4,000 people in the Twin Cities Area. If you are looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer and bring someone a nutritious meal over your lunch hour! There is no minimum commitment--you decide how often you want to volunteer. Meals are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. With 32 site across the Metro, there is sure to be one that is convenient for you. Job Description: Volunteer to help bring nutritious meals to those in your community by: Picking up meals at your neighborhood meals site Deliver meals to 8-10 clients in their homes (detailed directions are provided!) Providing a social connection for clients by spending a few minutes chatting with them. Qualifications: Driver must have own transportation and license Driver must be available for one hour over lunch time to deliver meals Benefits to the Volunteer: Feel good because you are helping individuals in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to enable them to live independently! Enjoy strengthened connections to your local community Benefits to the Client and/or Program: Meals on Wheels volunteers are part of a huge effort -The meals delivered each day provide much needed nutrition for seniors and people with disabilities as well as a vital human connection. One hour of your time delivers 10 hot meals, 10 safety checks, and 10 smiles to those in need. For more information visit our website at www.meals-on-wheels.com, call our office at 612-623-3363, or contact Madisen at Madisen@meals-on-wheels.com.
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55415
Are you looking for a workplace volunteer opportunity that makes a huge impact on your community, is easy to implement and manage, and is something employees can do over the lunch hour? If so, delivering meals is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you and your co-workers! It only takes a lunch hour to deliver meals to eight to 10 people in need. How’s that for a power lunch? Companies of all sizes across the Twin Cities have discovered Meals on Wheels as the perfect volunteer opportunity for their employees. Why does it work? * Volunteers deliver meals once a month, once a week, or on a custom schedule depending on the team size, * Meals are delivered during the employees’ lunch hour with a co-worker or individually. * Typically, no one employee is out of the office for more than 1 hour a month. * As a volunteer experience, this allows for great corporate social responsibility with minimal cost. What are the benefits? * Builds exceptional employee morale, creates better employee communication, and promotes team building. * Allows busy people to give back to the community without taking away evening and weekend time with their families. * Companies are seen in the community as a partner to Meals on Wheels, a trusted and well-known organization What are companies saying about the experience? Daniel O’Keefe, Executive Vice President for Benfield, Inc. says, "At the expense of a few minutes of weekly contact, I have provided companionship and friendship to an elderly person who might otherwise feel much more alone than she does. In return, I have experienced a friendship with a very remarkable woman. For me, it’s a very great return for a very small price." Lindsay Wynne, former Meals on Wheels Volunteer Program Coordinator for 3M, says, "For busy people, it’s a great way to volunteer during the workday and get that personal reward for helping someone who might not otherwise have a nutritious meal that day, or even be able to remain at home. 3M began the program in 1989 to respond to a community need. Employee response has been great, but the community need continues, and the need for volunteers is ongoing." WORKPLACE DELIVERY TEAMS: HOW DO THEY WORK? What does a Workplace Delivery Team look like? A team consists of two or more individuals who agree to take turns delivering meals to seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers can deliver in teams of two and may choose to do so once a month, or more often if it works for them. Teams can be easily scaled up to accommodate however many volunteers are interested. How long does it take? The delivery takes about an hour. There are over 30 Meals on Wheels sites metro-wide, so the program site won’t be far away. Who manages the process? Each Workplace Delivery Team picks one person to be the team leader. If needed, the position may be rotated within the group. This position may be filled with a community affairs employee or a volunteer. What are the team leader’s responsibilities? The leader is responsible for maintaining a volunteer schedule and acts as the liaison between the company and the Meals on Wheels site. What are the benefits? Volunteers will help eight to 10 individuals in need of nutritious meals and a human connection. Just knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life can be a tremendous reward. It’s a wonderful way to feel coming back from your lunch break! Sign up here: https://meals-on-wheels.com/volunteer-old/workplace-delivery-teams/ Or email Madisen@meals-on-wheels.com for more information!
Date Posted: Nov 10, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Minneapolis, MN 55415
Want to play a key role in getting nutritious meals to seniors and people with disabilities in our community? Volunteering at the Kitchen of Opportunities is a great way to help! The Meals on Wheels Kitchen of Opportunities is the first kitchen dedicated to providing meals to Twin Cities Meals on Wheels programs and is located in south Minneapolis. Volunteers are needed to help with tasks such as wrapping bread rolls, chopping vegetables, scooping cookie dough, and assembling meals for daily delivery. Volunteers play a key role in enabling the kitchen to produce up to 1,500 meals per day for people in need. If you are looking for a way to volunteer with Meals on Wheels that doesn't rely on operating a vehicle, this is a great opportunity. Kitchen shifts are available 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and up to five people can volunteer during a 1.5- to 2-hour shifts. Our goal is to fill ALL of our open shifts, everyday. Thank you for helping us keep up with the increased need for Meals on Wheels here in the Twin Cities! We use a website called Volunteer Hub that allows our kitchen volunteers to self-manage their own schedule. Please follow this link- https://meals-on-wheels.volunteerhub.com/events/index to get started. It will ask you to create an account as a first time user, then you can sign up for whichever shifts you’d like. It also allows you to log in at any time to cancel/reschedule shifts. When someone signs up or cancels a shift, we get notified as well and will then add you to our schedule! For more information about volunteering in our kitchen, please visit our website at this link: https://meals-on-wheels.com/volunteer/volunteer-at-our-kitchen/
Date Posted: Nov 10, 2021
