For more than 31 years, Meals On Wheels has been helping thousands of individuals remain independent and in their own homes. Volunteers are needed throughout Santa Clara County to provide various activities that include home-delivered meals and companionship to seniors and other homebound adults.

Meals On Wheels Delivery Driver
Our greatest need is to deliver hot meals and provide companionship to homebound adults and seniors during the weekday. We provide the hot meals, background information about your clients, and detailed directions to their homes. You supply your time and energy, as well as the automobile and gasoline to complete your route. Meals are picked up at either O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, or Saint Louise Hospital in Gilroy.

Because of the training involved, as well as the necessity of providing stability for our clients, we have the following requirements:

• A minimum 6 month commitment
• Availability from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. one day per week
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must complete and clear a background check

 

Other Meals On Wheels Opportunities

Community Gifts
Creating cards, baking cookies or making quilts are always welcome. Help organize the collection and distribution of these gifts.

Administrative Support
We are always in need of volunteers to help us withoffice projects, filing, copying, and other administrative tasks. Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel is desired.

Delivery of Pet Food
Many of our homebound clients have pets who need meals too! Volunteer to help pick-up and sort pet food.

Community Outreach Events
Meals On Wheels is looking for individuals who would be willing to represent us at health fairs and other community outreach events that include walkers for fitness races.

Emergency Kit Delivery
Each of our clients receives an emergency kit which will keep them supplied with 3 days worth of food and water. These kits are replaced once per year. We are looking for groups or individuals who are willing to assemble or deliver the kits.

Special Projects
Throughout the year, Meals On Wheels is in need of volunteers to help with special projects such as wrapping gifts during the holiday season.

Team Leaders
Help us coordinate the various services or projects that we provide to our clients such as the Pet Food Program, Holiday Gift Drive, Mayors For Meals event, Phone Companion Program, “Sit and Be Fit” Exercise Coaching Program, Pet Therapy Visiting Program, and the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors Home Repair Event.