MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OLDER ADULTS
There has never been a time more critical to make a difference for our seniors. Volunteers are the heart of Meals on Wheels of Mercer County. Your day will be brightened by the participant's smile that greet you while delivering meals. Whether delivering meals, assisting in the office or a special event, volunteering is truly “Food for the Soul.”
Sometimes a volunteer is the only person our seniors see all day.
Click the link above or call 609-695-3483
Delivering meals is a rewarding experience for both you and our participants. It is a special opportunity to help our community by providing nutrition to our homebound participants and most of all for providing compassion and kindness to those who are socially isolated.
MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
- Minimum twice per month commitment or seasonally
- Meals are delivered from approximately 10:10 am to 12:30 pm
- Delivery days: Monday-Friday
- Volunteers may choose to deliver on their own or be paired with another volunteer to be a driver or a “runner”. You can choose your partner or asked to be paired.
- We also offer volunteer group options for companies and organizations.
- Meals on Wheels of Mercer County is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our volunteers and participants by following COVID protocols as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Submit an initial volunteer application followed by a full application
- Complete a background check
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of auto insurance
- Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult with a valid drivers license
- Watch our volunteer training video
- Read the MOWMC volunteer Handbook
Meals on Wheels of Mercer County does not accept volunteers needing court-ordered hours.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER or CALL 609-695-3483
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Office volunteers support our staff by working on mailings and newsletters, or helping on other projects during our office hours Monday through Friday. We look forward to your help!
Join us as a Fair or Event volunteer! Throughout the year, Meals on Wheels Mercer County participates in community fairs and other fundraising events. We would appreciate your help in preparing for the events or participating in speaking engagements to publicize our program in the local community.
We currently have an event coming up that needs volunteers. If you love animals, this is for you! Our first Pet Walk, "Paws for Our Cause" will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 1-3pm at Rosedale Park in Pennington, NJ.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Set up (beginning at noon)
- Registration table - hand out giveaways
- Pet Food Collection - manage and organize donations
- Water Bottle Distribution Table
- Walking Path - provide directions
- Parking Area - assist with parking
- Photos - manage photographer, pets and owners
- Children's Activities - water tattoos, face painting
To sign up as a volunteer, you will need to fill out an application, sign some documents through DocuSign and complete our online training.
- Applicants must complete a background check - cost $16.
- No age limit for volunteers; however a parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 18.
- Proof of valid driver's license and automobile insurance must be provided.
- A training video is provided to all volunteers prior to their first volunteer experience.
STEP 1: Log In to Access the Volunteer Portal
STEP 2: Click here to the sign up for routes, download training materials and watch on-boarding video
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