Volunteer

Deliver a nutritious, delicious meal and a warm “hello” to those who are unable to leave their homes. Each route is an average of 8 stops and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Substitutes are on a call list for any of the routes when a regular driver is unavailable.  Substitute drivers should drive a minimum of once per month. Note: You must be 21 or over to be a delivery driver. A 6-month minimum commitment is required for route drivers.

Assemble individual “sides” (salad, dessert, fruit, etc.) and sacks for 1 1/2 -2 hours once a week, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in our kitchen. Note: You must be 18 or over to volunteer in the kitchen or market. A 6-month minimum commitment is required for this position.

Place the pre-assembled bags and hot meals into “route sacks” for about 2 hours one morning a week, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Note: You must be 18 or over to volunteer in the kitchen or market. A 6-month minimum commitment is required for this position.

Monday through Friday 10:30-11:30 AM. Are you organized, efficient, and work well under pressure? If so, meal running may be for you. This is the interface position between our drivers and our mid-morning packers.

Cashier in our little market. Good cash handling skills needed. Note: You must be 18 or over to volunteer in the kitchen or market.

Assist with preparing/stocking grab and go items in the market, including frozen Think Goodness brand (pies, quiches, soups). Work closely with market managers to identify and fulfill other needs. Shifts are Monday or Thursday from 10:00-12:00 PM. You must be 18 or older and able to lift up to 20 lbs. A minimum 6 month commitment is required for this position.

Assist with lunch sack preparation, help with mailings, make phone calls and more, depending on interest and skills.

Help set up morning coffee, prepare side dishes and desserts, and set up the kitchen for lunchtime service from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Note: You must be 18 or over to volunteer in the kitchen or market.  

Manage cash registers lunch service, close down cash register at end of shift from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Good cash handling skills needed. Note: You must be 18 or over to volunteer in the kitchen or market. All Café volunteers must be fully vaccinated. 

Serve entrée and hot sides to patrons as they move through the line and press paninis from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Assist with bussing tables and washing dishes. Note: You must be 18 or over to volunteer in the kitchen or market. All Café volunteers must be fully vaccinated.

We have several team building opportunities for corporate teams or groups:

• Become a route driver or sub driver – Whether it be one person from the company taking on a route or sharing the route with a group of people from your team, you can make a difference by delivering hot, nutritious meals and a friendly check-in to Boulder neighbors in need.
• Decorating Bags – Provide cheer for our clients by decorating brown and white sacks for salads and desserts. You will provide smiles and happy hearts to isolated people in need of connection.
• Card Creation – Gather your team together to create cheerful cards for our clients. These cards brighten their days.
• Special Events – From time to time we may have special events planned which will need groups of volunteers. Check back here for more information.
• Social Media Ambassadors – Is your team great with social media? Help spread the word about Meals on Wheels of Boulder by liking, commenting on, and sharing posts.
• Fundraise for us! –  There are many creative ideas for hosting a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels of Boulder.  Or, to make it simple, we can set up an online fundraising page for your members to donate. For more information, check out our Fundraise for Us Guide.