Meals on WheelsBusinesses/Civic Groups – this is a great service and/or teambuilding opportunity
Churches/Faith Communities – Is your congregation, Sunday School, or small group willing to commit to a regular delivery route for Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg?
Here are the steps to begin:
Driving a route for Meals on Wheels takes about 90 minutes mid-day, Monday – Friday.
Meals are picked up from one of our preparation facilities late morning (exact location and time TBD based on assigned route); drivers then proceed to their designated route, which is customized for them on a delivery list each day.
Deliveries can be made by one person; however, as a ‘best practice’ we recommend teams of two. Most people find it more enjoyable to work in pairs, and the deliveries seem to go more quickly.
Determine interest and long-term willingness. While we realize situations change for everyone, we hope this can be a long-term relationship between your group and Meals on Wheels.
Decide how much time/how often your group is willing to commit. Will you have enough volunteers to form teams of two for delivery?
What frequency can your volunteers meet the need to deliver?
Act as the liaison between your group and Meals on Wheels; one person will need to be designated in this Coordinator position.
Work with Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator to determine a delivery schedule.
Schedule your volunteers:
Meals on Wheels is so good to us. We just love you all and seeing the volunteers is a highlight of our day!
We are so glad to volunteer for such a wonderful organization that serves our communities. Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness and for your dedication to those in need.
Thank you for the meals! If it wasn’t for Meals on Wheels I wouldn’t be eating at all.
One of the best things in my day is getting a call from Meals on Wheels asking if I can deliver. I love getting out to help. Meals on Wheels is my favorite volunteer experience!
I live alone and need a walker; every volunteer is so kind and patient with me, they even bring up my trash can and my mail. I just want you to know how much it means to me. Sometimes we just need to stop and say “thanks!”
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this incredible program!
I want to say ‘Thank you’ for all you do – I sure do appreciate it. I don’t get much company and I look forward to seeing the volunteers every day. It brightens up my day!
We deliver meals because we can, and with the knowledge that one day we too might use the wonderful service you provide.
I completed my first volunteer route this morning and had zero problems. Everything was well organized and I was thoroughly briefed before I left. What a GREAT experience! It took a total of 55 minutes from pickup to dropping coolers off at the locker. A great group of recipients, too. Thank you for all you do!
My 17-year-old was my navigator and I drove. When I parked at each house, he read off what that recipient got and kept track of everything. We made a great team AND he got to experience the rewarding feeling of volunteering!
My route had houses very close together so it was quick and easy to do. Spent almost 15 minutes with one recipient though – – – made a new friend today! ♥️
