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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​

  • Delivery period between 11:00a.m. and 1:00pm– Weekdays only

  • Monday: Broken Arrow, Bixby, Sand Springs, Southwest, Southside, and Sapulpa

  • Tuesday: Northwest

  • Wednesday:  Southside, Sapulpa, Southeast

  • Thursday: Garnett and Owasso

  • Friday:  Downtown, Midtown, Southside, Sapulpa

  • Must have smartphone – volunteers will use mobile meals app for navigation to the clients and meal delivery

  • Must have email and text messaging

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Meal Packers: 

  • Volunteers pack prepared meals into insulated bags for Meal Delivery volunteers

 

Volunteer Site Leader: 

  • Volunteers lead a team of Meal Delivery volunteers and packers to successfully deliver the mission of Meals on Wheels at their assigned distribution site

  • Site Leaders are comfortable using technology and assisting with scheduling 

 

Wellness Check Calls:

  • Make calls to a short list of Meals on Wheels Clients to check in on their general wellbeing  

  • This opportunity is available seven days a week

  • Calls are made between 9:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. from your own home

  • Must have smartphone – volunteers will use mobile meals app for navigation to the clients and meal delivery

  • Must have email and text messaging

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Kitchen Help

  • This volunteer opportunity occurs weekdays only, with three shifts available:

    • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday : 8-11

  • Includes traying meals and/or assembling drink bags

  • Volunteers can participate on a daily or weekly basis

  • Some light cleaning/organizing will be involved for all work stations

  • Must be able to lift 25+ lbs and perform repetitive motions

  • Please be aware, our facility is not free of allergens

 

PAWS (Pets Assisting Wellness in Seniors)

Pet Care Assistance:

  • Deliver pet food on the 3rd Saturday of the month

  • Transport pets to and from veterinary appointments

  • Must be able to lift 25+ lbs

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Home Safety Projects:

  • This is a flexible opportunity with weekday, evening, and weekend opportunities

  • Assist with small home repairs and other home safety needs

  • Hours vary by project

 

Youth participants are always encouraged!

  • 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

  1. Complete Your Profile and Background Check 

  2. Attend Volunteer Orientation and Training (varies by position)

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