Nonprofit
Published 10/1/25 9:34AM

Group Volunteering with Meals on Wheels

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Each delivery shift is about 1 hour long.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License

    Description

    Group Volunteering with Meals on Wheels

    Every day, Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver meals to over 4,000 people in the Twin Cities Area. If you’re looking for a way to become more connected to your community and have meaningful interactions with the people in it, sign up to become a meal delivery volunteer today! There is no minimum commitment - you decide how often you want to volunteer. Meals are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. With over 30 sites across the Metro, there is sure to be one that is convenient for your group. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer with your work team, faith community, family, or other group!

    Volunteer to help bring nutritious meals to those in your community by:

    • Picking up meals at your neighborhood meals site
    • Delivering meals to 8-10 clients in their homes (detailed directions are provided!)
    • Providing a social connection for meal recipients by spending a few minutes chatting with them

    Qualifications:

    • Driver must have their own transportation and driver’s license
    • Volunteers must be available for one hour over lunch time to deliver meals

    Benefits to the Volunteer:

    • Feel good because you are helping individuals in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to enable them to live independently
    • Enjoy strengthened connections to your local community

    Benefits to the Client and/or Program:

    • Meals on Wheels volunteers are part of a huge effort -The meals delivered each day provide much needed nutrition for seniors and people with disabilities as well as a vital human connection
    • One hour of your time delivers 10 hot meals, 10 safety checks, and 10 smiles to those in need

    For more information, call our office at 612-623-3363 or contact our Volunteer and Development Coordinator at Kala@meals-on-wheels.com. Or apply today to get started:

    https://meals-on-wheels.com/volunteer/sign-up-to-volunteer/

    Location

    On-site
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

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