Meals on Wheels Volunteering
Thank you for your interest in Merrick’s Meals on Wheel program. We are seeking volunteers as individuals or in pairs to help with delivering meals to homebound seniors in Saint Paul (focusing on the East Side). In order to learn more about who you are and where you are from please fill out the Meals on Wheels Volunteer Application online. Our Meals on Wheels lead will connect with you upon receipt of your application. If you have questions, please contact Tim Dooley at 651-219-5531 or email tdooley@merrickcs.org.
Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver
Monthly commitment – one assigned day per month from 10:45am to Noon (Monday though Friday) Individuals or pairs can sign up for a monthly “meal shift” (i.e. the first Monday of the month). Drivers may be able to choose a “route” upon availability and will be in charge of delivering hot meals to seniors in their homes over the course of an hour. Some seniors enjoy socializing during the meal drop-off, others are happy just to see a friendly face. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, have their own transportation, and must pass a background check.
Meals on Wheels Kitchen Helper
We are seeking an individual to help prepare meals for delivery. This position ideally would be a weekly commitment, but there is flexibility in scheduling. The hours are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and involves following lists of food requests, putting meals into the ovens and preparing bags for the route drivers. This position can also be paired with taking a route following kitchen help duties. Volunteers must pass a background check and if driving a valid driver’s license, and their own transportation.