About
Every weekday, Wesley Life Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers nearly 1,000 hot, nutritious lunches to homebound older adults, veterans, and people living with disabilities. Our volunteers support this mission by delivering meals directly to those in need, while taking a moment to check in with our participants to make sure they are safe and well.
In 2023, WesleyLife Meals on Wheels delivered nearly 360,000 hot meals to older adults, veterans, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. We know that 91% of our clients report eating healthier, and 94% of our clients are able to stay independent in their own homes thanks in part to Meals on Wheels.
As a WesleyLife Meals on Wheels volunteer, you will:
- Promote local food security
- Provide needed human interaction and social connection
- Support the physical and mental wellbeing of those we serve
- Enhance the peace of mind of our participants and their loved ones
As a Volunteer Delivery Driver, you will help deliver meals Monday thru Friday to client homes throughout Polk County between the hours of 10:30am and 1:00pm. We have 18 different routes to choose from, all ranging in estimated delivery time and number of clients served. Check out our interactive map of Meals on Wheels Volunteer Routes to find a route that works for you!
Contact Rachel Degen, Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator, for more information: rdegen@wesleylife.org (515) 699-3249
Positions
10 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Age Limit
18 and up
Social
Requirements
Background check, Training
Requirement Details
Once you have registered through DUgood, you will receive an email from the Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator. This email will give you next steps on completing the full application process to become a volunteer delivery driver. This process includes a required background check because we serve a very vulnerable population of adults. After you have been cleared, you will be approved to assign yourself to open routes that fit your schedule. Before your first route, you will need to come into our office 20 minutes prior to complete a brief volunteer orientation. We will review everything you need to know to set yourself up for success in delivering meals to our community!
Parking Details
Find an open spot on the south side of our office building. Anywhere that is not labeled for our fleet vehicles or vendor trucks.
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