Meals on WheelsSpecial volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. Online signups circulate via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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Companionship comes in all shapes and sizes! We know that some of our recipients have companion pets who ‘mean the world’ to them. When food and budgets get tight, these pets vie for nourishment, sometimes eating from the meals we deliver (which is not good for either the person OR the pet!)
Our Animeals program provides a monthly subsidy of donated pet food that will help alleviate that strain. Your delivery will provide appropriate food — pet food — for those furry friends! We bet you will receive a special thank you in the form of wags, wiggles, and purrs! Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
Also, read here to find a pet food donation location.
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Meals on Wheels collaborates with the Parkview Community Mission to ensure that several of our mutual, most food insecure recipients periodically receive an extra delivery of fresh and frozen foods. These boxes must be distributed promptly from pickup.
Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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Pick up typically the 2nd Friday of each month
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Time varies depending on number of stops on the route (1, 2 or 3), and how long you are able to chat.
Your time is a tremendous blessing to these recipients who need extra support but cannot get out to pick up!
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Working with both the MOW staff and Parkview staff, you will be a part of a 2-3 person team who chooses and bags the fresh and frozen foods for our recipients. Responsibilities include reading an informational paper on each client and then choosing appropriate foods based on cooking abilities/facilities, dietary needs/restrictions, allergies, and/or preferences. You will need to be able to lift anywhere from 15-25 lbs repeatedly and sometimes from the floor. You will also need to use discernment for choosing best foods available as well as discretion since you will be learning about specific health concerns for some clients. More information will be given once you decide to join a team.
Call Lauren or Sarah at the MOW Office to discuss further. 434-847-0796
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Packing takes place on the 2nd Thursday of each month typically (could change due to holidays)
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You will need to be at the Parkview Mission by 9:30 on the date of the deliveries. It will take approximately 1.5-2 hours depending on the number of recipients for that date. You do NOT have to stay for pick-up, merely to help prepare the bags/boxes for our drivers to pick up.
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We provide a birthday box to each meal recipient on their special day. This is a wonderful opportunity for organizations or individuals to fill and wrap boxes that will be especially meaningful. Read more.
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Mailings: Meals on Wheels appeal letters contain time-sensitive information to keep our community informed and up to date.
Your donated labor helps us meet exacting USPO standards for bulk mail to keep our cost at the very minimum.
Research: Projects vary, but generally consists of online research, phone calls, making appropriate connections.
Other Clerical Support: Needs vary; Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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A favorite local fundraiser for almost 20 years, Meals on Wheels notecards feature the talent of local artists who donate for our use. Since we produce these cards in-house on the donated product, this is a great, simple ‘revenue stream’ for our organization! Your donated labor in folding and packaging these notecards for sale will ‘seal the deal!’ Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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Several internships are available throughout the year for college students, for academic credit, or simply for the experience. Please inquire/apply through your educational institution.
During the holidays, we often distribute small tray favors with meals. This could include cards, notes, magnets, or decorations. Great project for civic or school groups. Call for more details.
Submit copies of your artwork for possible use on our note cards. We typically plan our collections in May / June. New packages are created yearly.
Opportunities to help during special events such as our golf tournament, WheelsUp!, and other activities are also available.
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Extreme winter weather may delay or cancel normal delivery operations. In addition, even when roads are passable, MOW recipients can rarely shovel sidewalks, steps or driveways. Power outages can definitely complicate things further.
Snow drivers may be used for delivering anything from food to flashlights and water (depending on needs). This may include full delivery routes or abbreviated routes due to severity and needs of clients. Other helpful items to have include but not limited to: shovels, snow/ice melt, snow boots, etc). These drivers will receive more information and training during the fall/early winter.
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Ongoing through extreme winter months (November-March) of each year
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Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on routes, driving conditions, purpose of visit (food delivery versus wellness checks)
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Meals on Wheels provides a box of 5 shelf-stable meals for all of our meal recipients in the event that we are unable to deliver due to bad weather. These boxes can be delivered during the day, early evening, or on weekends but need to be distributed promptly before any inclement weather hits our area.
Your time to deliver these Blizzard Boxes, and perhaps chat for a few minutes will likely be a warm holiday treat! Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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We participate in Be a Santa for a Senior and the Angel Tree program for our meal recipients that might not receive a Christmas present otherwise. Opportunities to help deliver gifts are available. Home Instead sponsors Santa for a Senior, and Heritage United Methodist Church sponsors the Angel Tree. Gifts are ready for pick up on designated dates in December. Your time to deliver this present, and perhaps chat for a few minutes will likely be the best gift of all. Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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We deliver poinsettias to each home that we serve, to recognize the joy of the holiday season. Your time to deliver this present, and perhaps chat for a few minutes will likely be the best gift of all. Online signup circulates via the a la carte Opportunities email.
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