Volunteer to deliver
meals on WHEELS
Deliver more than just a meal—bring a smile, a friendly check-in, and a sense of connection to homebound seniors in your community. Volunteering with Meals on Wheels is a simple way to make a big difference.
Volunteer Opportunities
One Hour Once a Week
Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Pick a delivery day in the city of your choice
- Deliver to 8-12 seniors per route
- Takes around 1 hour to deliver.
- Must be 18 years of age and older
- Able to pass a background check
- Have access to a car for deliveries
- Commit to deliver for at least a semester or six months.
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Once a Week: Morning Deliveries
Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Pick a delivery day based on your availability
- Use a box truck to deliver meals (no special license needed)
- Takes around 3 - 4 hours to deliver
- Must be 18 years of age and older
- Able to pass a background check & have clean driving record
- Pick up meals in Spanish Fork
- Commit to deliver for at least a semester or six months.
*Meals on Wheels does not provide court-ordered community service.
questions?
Contact us or submit the form for a member of our staff to contact you.
Volunteer in Utah & Summit County
Contact 801-229-3808 or
volunteer@magutah.gov
Volunteer in Wasatch County
Contact 435-654-4920 or
thorrocks@wasatch.utah.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of volunteer opportunities are available?
Our current volunteer opportunity is for a weekly meal delivery during lunchtime. We also accept donations of birthday and/or holidays cards, as well as gift card donations for our seniors.
DO I DELIVER TO THE SAME SENIORS EACH WEEK?
The volunteer routes generally stay the same, however, it can change slightly as seniors come on and off the program. We try to keep the route as similar as possible from week to week so volunteers can establish relationships with the seniors they deliver to.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN MEAL DELIVERY?
Volunteering involves driving to a pre-assigned drop-off location to pick up 8–15 meals. The meals are packaged in a cooler and thermal bag. Volunteers are provided with a route sheet with each senior's delivery instructions. Once the route is complete, the cooler and thermal bag are returned to the drop-off location. It takes about an hour to complete the route. You can choose a drop-off location close to your home or office.
CAN MY KIDS DELIVER WITH ME?
Yes! In fact, we encourage it. Volunteering with your family is a great learning opportunity for your family. However, an adult must accompany anyone under 18 years old to the door.
WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for our lunch shift and 8 - 11:30 a.m. for our morning shift. The last meal must be delivered by 1 p.m. Most of our volunteer opportunities are weekly, but can be bi-weekly as well.
CAN I DELIVER ON WEEKENDS OR EVENINGS?
Meals are only delivered Monday through Friday during lunch. No weekend or evening deliveries are available.
CAN I VOLUNTEER WITH A GROUP?
Yes, you can create a volunteer team with work, church or social group. Contact 801-229-3802 to learn more.
WILL I EAT WITH THE MEAL RECIPIENTS?
Volunteers are expected to deliver the meal and generally check in with the clients to make sure they are okay through a friendly greeting or brief conversation. You are not expected to stay with the client for the meal.
CAN I VOLUNTEER TO PREPARE THE MEALS?
We do not offer volunteer opportunities to prepare the meals. All meals are prepared by a contracted kitchen.
CAN I DELIVER MEALS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE?
We do not offer court-ordered community service. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check.