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Meal Delivery Volunteer – Make a Difference in Just 90 Minutes

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Princeton, NJ
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    90 minutes; no on-going commitment required, but we are not able to engage one-time volunteers.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Hunger, Food Security, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers will need access to a car, a valid driver's license and adequate auto insurance. They will also need a smartphone and be comfortable lifting and carrying large bags containing several meal trays.

    Description

    Meal Delivery Volunteer – Make a Difference in Just 90 Minutes

    Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community without making a major time commitment?

    Join Share My Meals as a meal delivery volunteer! Our delivery routes take approximately 90 minutes and serve 5–8 homes in the Princeton-area.

    What You'll Do

    • Pick up prepared meals for delivery.
    • Follow a designated route to deliver meals to 5–8 local homes.
    • Provide a friendly check-in and a little connection along the way.
    • Help ensure community members receive the meals and support they need.

    Time Commitment

    Each route takes approximately 90 minutes. Routes are a great option for individuals who want to volunteer regularly or simply have an occasional block of time to give.

    Why Volunteer?

    A small amount of your time can have a meaningful impact. By delivering a meal and offering a friendly hello, you’re doing more than making a delivery—you’re helping strengthen connections within the community.

    Have 90 minutes to spare? Take a route and make it count.

    NEED TO KNOW:

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Access to a vehicle with coverage that meets either a combined single limit of $300,000 or Bodily Injury Liability coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident and a valid driver’s license;
    • Personal smartphone to download and use an app to track pickup and delivery information, along with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn and use new technology.
    • Completion of Share My Meals’ onboarding and training, which includes:
      • Volunteer interest form
      • Virtual orientation
      • Virtual volunteer training
      • Optional, but recommended accompaniment on first shift with an experienced volunteer

    Location

    On-site
    Princeton, NJ, USA

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