“I love being a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. The best part of my month is seeing Barbara and the seniors I deliver to. Thank you for all you do, I’m honored to be a small part.”

Long-term Volunteer Opportunities & Signature Programs

LOA depends on volunteers to keep our mission going. Are you looking for ways to give back? Below are brief descriptions of the volunteer opportunities available at the LOA.

If you would like more information or are ready to volunteer:

Meals on Wheels

Deliver a hot, nutritious lunch Monday through Friday to home bound senior citizens.  We work with all schedules so you can deliver once per week, once per month, or anything in between

Learn More About Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels Sites

Meals on Wheels Volunteer Job Description

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP)

Be trained to become an objective volunteer in order to answer questions, in person or over the phone, about long-term care insurance, Medicare supplemental (Medigap) insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, hospital and physician bills, or Medicare Advantage Plans.

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VICAP Volunteer Job Description

Matter of Balance Volunteer Leader

Coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, help to identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance.

Learn More About Falls Prevention Programs

    Corporate Involvement

    Meals on Wheels Corporate Volunteers

    Businesses and Organizations commit to allowing their employees to leave work to deliver Meals-on-Wheels for a set day each week or month.  Each business has an in-house coordinator who recruits and schedules employees to deliver on the organization’s assigned day.

    Annual Volunteer Events

    Soup for Seniors – February

    • Volunteers are needed to check dates on cans and sort the soup as well as work in an assembly line format putting the donated soup and crackers into bags, getting them ready for delivery.
    • People to deliver those bags to the Meals on Wheels sites, Diners Club sites, senior independent living centers, etc.  In some cases, we will need volunteers to deliver to the homes of seniors.
    • Volunteers to pick up soup at the drop off locations and bring to our main collection site.
    • Volunteers available at the church to assist in unloading the items.

    Learn more about Soup for Seniors

    Let’s Give Lunch – June

    • Box Folding – Volunteers are tasked with folding the donated flat boxes from PCA that are used for delivery and drive-thru pick-up customers.
    • Food Assembly – Volunteers are tasked with assembling the prepared food onto plates in an assembly line format.  A few volunteers might be utilized to slice tomatoes or do other minor food prep tasks. NO cooking is involved. Be prepared to stand for the 2-hour shift by wearing comfortable shoes (closed-toe) and comfortable clothing.  You will be given an apron, plastic gloves, and hairnet when you arrive.
    • Delivery – Volunteers are needed to transport boxed lunches to local businesses and organizations that order 5 or more meals.  Shifts will vary depending on routes and time that meals are requested for delivery.  Vehicles of all types can be used but we could use several volunteers with large vehicles for some of the big orders.

    Learn more about Let’s Give Lunch

    Meals on Wheels Volunteer Luncheon – November

    Assist with entertainment, ushering and/or serving food at our annual event in November.

    Diners Club Christmas Party – December

    Volunteers are needed to assist with the annual Diners Club Christmas Party. Help is needed in hosting the party by assisting the guests with activities, and helping to serve and clean up after the luncheon meal.  We seek out individuals or groups who can provide entertainment as well.  The party usually takes place in the second full week of December.

    Diners Club Presenters

    Volunteers are needed to provide educational/informational programs, entertainment, craft activities, etc. to our Diners Clubs groups who meet at various locations and days throughout each week.

    Mailings

    Volunteers are needed to put together various mailings that are sent to LOA program participants and supporters on an as-needed basis.

    Your volunteer efforts help us meet our mission of helping older persons remain independent for as long as possible!