BECOME A VOLUNTEER
When you are a Meals on Wheels volunteer, you are delivering much more than a nutritious meal - you are delivering wellness checks and caring contact. For many of our homebound seniors, you will be the only person they see or talk to all day.
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A typical volunteer shift takes about an hour to complete. Your time as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa will have a profound impact on many lives, including your own. And that feels good. Because when you do good, you feel good.
Volunteer Opportunities
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from.
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Meal Delivery: Deliver meals to a short route of clients​
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Delivery period between 11:00a.m. and 1:00pm– Weekdays only
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Monday: Broken Arrow, Bixby, Sand Springs, Southwest, Southside, and Sapulpa
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Tuesday: Northwest
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Wednesday: Southside, Sapulpa, Southeast
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Thursday: Garnett and Owasso
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Friday: Downtown, Midtown, Southside, Sapulpa
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Must have smartphone – volunteers will use mobile meals app for navigation to the clients and meal delivery
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Must have email and text messaging
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Meal Packers:
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Volunteers pack prepared meals into insulated bags for Meal Delivery volunteers
Volunteer Site Leader:
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Volunteers lead a team of Meal Delivery volunteers and packers to successfully deliver the mission of Meals on Wheels at their assigned distribution site
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Site Leaders are comfortable using technology and assisting with scheduling
Wellness Check Calls:
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Make calls to a short list of Meals on Wheels Clients to check in on their general wellbeing
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This opportunity is available seven days a week
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Calls are made between 9:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. from your own home
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Must have smartphone – volunteers will use mobile meals app for navigation to the clients and meal delivery
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Must have email and text messaging
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Kitchen Help
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This volunteer opportunity occurs weekdays only, with three shifts available:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday : 8-11
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Includes traying meals and/or assembling drink bags
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Volunteers can participate on a daily or weekly basis
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Some light cleaning/organizing will be involved for all work stations
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Must be able to lift 25+ lbs and perform repetitive motions
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Please be aware, our facility is not free of allergens
PAWS (Pets Assisting Wellness in Seniors)
Pet Care Assistance:
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Deliver pet food on the 3rd Saturday of the month
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Transport pets to and from veterinary appointments
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Must be able to lift 25+ lbs
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Home Safety Projects:
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This is a flexible opportunity with weekday, evening, and weekend opportunities
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Assist with small home repairs and other home safety needs
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Hours vary by project
Youth participants are always encouraged!
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An adult must accompany the youth volunteer for support, and only the adult needs to register and complete a background check
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Becoming a Volunteer
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Complete Your Profile and Background Check
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Attend Volunteer Orientation and Training (varies by position)