a la carte Opportunities

Special volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year.  Online signups circulate via the a la carte Opportunities email.

Animeals Delivery Drivers

Description:

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.

Location:

• Pick up order from Meals on Wheels office
• Deliver to a specified route
• Route sheet with names and addresses provided

Date of Current Needs:

• These routes are delivered about once a month. Sign up for our email list to make sure you are notified.

Time required:

• Delivery will take approximately 1 hour

Wrap/Fill/Provide Birthday Boxes

Description:

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.

Fold and Package Meals on Wheels Notecards

Description:

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.

Location:

• On-site, Meals on Wheels office
• 605 Clay St., 2nd floor

Date of Current Needs:

• Typically July / August

Time required:

• 1 ½ – 2-hour shifts preferred, longer if available
• Flexible between 10a & 4p

Internships

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.

Tray Favors

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.

Artists

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.

Special Events

Opportunities to help during special events such as our golf tournament, WheelsUp!, and other activities are also available.