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Published 8/25/25 8:00PM
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Meal Delivery Volunteer - Wednesdays -Oakdale/Woodbury

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oakdale, MN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Deliver meals between 10am-12pm once a week, every other week or once a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be reliable and do your best to be on time and available to deliver meals per the volunteer calendar. Our customers rely on us to deliver their meals each week no matter what the circumstances or weather.

    Description

    Volunteering Purpose:

    Voluteering with Optage Meals provides a golden opportunity to directly help individuals in your community. Our volunteers deliver much more than a meal! They also deliver warm smiles and much needed safety checks to seniors and adults with disabilities. You will make valued connections with your neighbors and help them remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers assist with delivering and putting away meals if indicated, bringing cheer and TLC to clients.

    Benefit to Clients:

    • Receive healthy nutritious meals
    • Continued and/or increased ability to be healthy, independent, and remain in own home
    • Receive additional individualized attention with conversations/check in’s

    Essential Duties:

    • Deliver meals to the homes of scheduled clients
    • Follow delivery route instructions
    • Report back to Optage Driver, Intake Team or Volunteer Coordinator any concerns
    • Provide own transportation
    • Maintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff and volunteers
    • Maintain confidentiality of client records and personal information
    • Contact Volunteer Coordinator in a timely manner if have unexpected changes to volunteer schedule

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Outgoing, caring cheerful attitude
    • Enjoy working with a diverse population and helping people
    • Ability to provide positive customer service
    • Access to your own vehicle
    • Valid Driver's License
    • Valid proof of insurance
    • Must pass background check
    • Must pass DMV check
    • Complete online training modules
    • Reliable in all weather conditions
    • Be able to life around 15-30lb delivery bags into your vehicle and should be able to climb stairs if necessary

    Time Commitment/Hours:

    • 1-2 hours a week
    • 1-2 hours every other week
    • 1-2 hours one time per month
    • Substitute

    Benefits to Volunteer:

    • Self-fulfillment through helping others
    • Building relationships with seniors and adults with disabilities
    • Knowing you make a difference
    • Consistent recognition, being appreciated
    • Flexible schedule
    • Service learning hours

    Reports To:

    • Optage Meals Volunteer Coordinator

    Training and/or Support Provided:

    • General volunteer orientation
    • Annual volunteer training
    • Specific ride-along training if/when needed and/or desired

    If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Volunteer Coordinator.

    Optage Meals is hiring Full Time drivers to deliver meals if you know someone seeking employment!

    1 shift available:

    • Meal delivery is Wednesday mornings. Volunteers meet at the church to pick up meals to deliver.: 10:00 to 12:00 CST

    Location

    On-site
    8260 4th Street North, Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Oakdale, Minnesota, US
    Guardian Angels Catholic Church

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