Come join our Amazing Meals on Wheels Volunteer Team!
Are you a kind and compassionate person who wants to make a difference and have a positive impact for senior members in our community? If the answer is yes, then this is the opportunity for you!
We have a team of amazing volunteers who bring meals to homebound seniors in our community Monday thru Friday, delivering over 4000 meals each week. Our Meals on Wheels clients struggle to cook for themselves for a variety of reasons: some lost a loved one who did the cooking, some suffer from physical limitations, some face cognitive decline, others struggle to leave the house to get groceries for cooking. Whatever the reason, we are there to make sure they have healthy meals.
We are looking for Sub Drivers to fill in when Regular Drivers are on vacation, have an appointment, or are out sick, with the opportunity for a recurring once-a -week route delivery when one arises, if desired. It does require having your own vehicle for transporting meals, with mileage reimbursement available.
If you are interested in becoming a driver, we would love to have you join us at our next Meals on Wheels Orientation, which is mandatory before being able to deliver meals. (Date TBD)
Most routes leave our center between 7:45am and 11:00 am Monday-Friday. (No weekend routes)
To become a volunteer driver:
1. We ask volunteers to participate in an orientation (approx. 1.5 hours) to learn about being a driver and how to handle various situations.
2. We ask volunteers to fill out a Volunteer Application so that we can run a background check (required by DSHS). Feel free to come by the Bellingham Senior Activity Center and pick up an application, or apply online at: www.whatcomcoa.org (Click on "VOLUNTEER" in the upper right corner of the homepage, and then scroll about halfway down the page to access the beginning of the application)
3) We will verify Driver's License and Auto Insurance and make a copy of both at the Meals on Wheels Orientation.
4) Before delivering a route, we ask drivers to go on a ride-along with one of our experienced drivers so it is a smooth transition for our participants and our drivers.
We would be happy to answer any questions you have and would love for you to join this amazing team of volunteers who are making a huge difference in our community.
This is a GREAT opportunity for a teen to ride-along with a parent to deliver meals while the parent drives.
Questions?
Please contact:
Amy Wharton
Administrative Volunteer Coordinator
Whatcom Council on Aging
Email: awharton@whatcomcoa.org
Phone: 360-733-4030 x1024
