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Each weekday between the hours of 10:15am and 12 noon Meals On Wheels volunteers deliver much more than hot, nutritous foo. For homebound seniors, our visits mean daily contact with the outside world and a chance to remain living at home.Volunteers are the hearts and hands of Meals on Wheels programs in Contra Costa County. Their caring dedicated, and generous help is what makes our program so successful and helps more and more seniors every year maintain their independence in their home as long as possible.
How much of my time will it take?
Meal delivery volutneers should plan on working for approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours on the day they are scheduled to drive between the hours of 10:15am and 12 noon.
Do you have to read a map to deliver meals?
No, detailed directions to each location are included along with the meal container equipment.
What kind of meal container equipment is provided?
Thermal bags keep our meals hot for up to two hours. Coolers filled with 'blue ice' packs preseve the cold portion of the meals.
What vehicles are used to deliver meals?
Volunteers use their own cars to deliver meals. Even most small vehicles will easily accommodate the meal containers.
Does Meals On Wheels provide insurance coverage?
Each volunteer driver must carry personal auto liability insurance.
Please give us a call at (925) 937-8607 (our direct line) to get started today as a Meals On Wheels Volunteer!