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Volunteer Opportunities
- Weekly Route Drivers deliver meals to homebound neighbors on a scheduled day(s), Monday-Friday.
- Substitute Drivers deliver meals to homebound neighbors as back-up drivers when regular volunteers are unavailable. Like substitute teachers, they do not have a permanent weekly route but are called as needed.
- Meal Managers coordinate meal distribution for volunteer drivers at a given pick–up site as assigned.
- Meals on Two Wheels volunteers deliver meals via bike on certain routes in East Austin.
Volunteer Eligibility Requirements
- Complete a Volunteer Application
- A copy of CURRENT Driver’s License, a valid inspection sticker, and up-to-date liability insurance coverage on vehicle, as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety
- Participate in a MOWCTX volunteer orientation session
- Pass verification checks:
- Criminal Background History
- Department of Aging and Disability Services Nurse Aide Registry
- Department of Aging and Disability Services Employee Misconduct Registry
- National Sex Offender Registry
- All driver's must be 18 years or older. Minor's riding along with a parent or other adult do not need to fill out an application or background check.
- Availability to deliver during the weekday. Meal deliveries do not occur over the weekend.
If you have any questions about volunteering with our Meals on Wheels Meal Delivery program, please contact us at volunteer@mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org or 737-218-4260.
Interested in volunteering with your family? Consider volunteering through our partner, Generation Serve! Generation Serve is a nonprofit organization that engages children in volunteerism in order to empower them to make a difference in their communities. Check out their volunteer opportunities.