Have you ever thought about becoming a driver for meals on wheels or helping out in the kitchen? Salem-Keizer Meals on Wheels relies on over 65 volunteers every workday.
Approximately 450 volunteer food handlers, hostesses, drivers, deliverers, coordinators, cashiers, and office help work with a small staff of mostly part-time administrative and kitchen personnel every year to meet the needs of our friends and neighbors out in the community.
It only takes 2 – 4 hours once a week to make a difference.
Volunteer Opportunities
Meals on Wheels Driver
Deliver hot meals to Salem-Keizer area seniors and shut-ins one day or more, Monday – Friday. Pick up meals at one of our three site locations between 10:45 –11: 15am. Come early to socialize with your fellow drivers and/or to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and cinnamon roll! Most routes take an hour to hour and a half to deliver. Must be 18 years old, have valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance. Drivers donate the use of their car and gas.
Kitchen Helper
Help the cooks prepare the day’s meal one day or more, Monday – Friday. Dish up desserts, work on the service line, and have fun with your fellow kitchen crew! You’ll help the meals on wheels drivers get out the door with their coolers, set the dining room tables, serve the diners who’ve come in for lunch, and help with clean-up too. Must be at least 13 years old and able bodied. 2 hour shift minimum, 8:00am-1:30pm.
Dining Room Cashier/ Hostess
Make ‘em smile! You’ll say hello, help diners purchase their meal, assist with site activities, and tally the day’s dining room figures when the kitchen closes. 2 -3 hour shift, 10:30am – 1:30pm. Must be at least 18 years of age, have an outgoing personality and able to work with simple figures.
Volunteer Coordinator
Help line up the day’s work force and serve as an important link between staff and volunteer participation! Communicate with volunteers by phone and in person, organize drivers or kitchen volunteers, and relay volunteer needs and feedback to staff. Must be 18 years old, have valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance. May donate the use of their car and gas to deliver meals on occasion.
Office Support
Put you office skills to work for meals on wheels! Good phones skills, filing, typing, basic data entry are all needed. Word, Excel, and QuickBooks experience desired. Must be 18 years old, and willing to work in a team environment.
2 hour shift minimum, 9:00am – 2:00pm.
Special Projects
Beyond our regular volunteer opportunities, there’s always room for those of you with unique talents and ideas, including performers, artisans, youth and service groups. Must be 18 years old, and willing to work in team environment. Days and hours are flexible.
Committees & Events
Looking for a special project to sink your teeth into? Give us a call to share your idea or to learn about opportunities available in the following program areas: Nutrition, Fundraising, PR & Marketing, Finance, Outreach, and Personnel. Must be 18 years old, and willing to work in team environment. Days and hours are flexible.