Meals on Wheels
http://www.aging.slco.org

Description
Meals on Wheels utilizes volunteers to deliver hot lunches Monday through Friday to the homes of people over the age of 60 who have physical disabilities, chronic illness, or other ailments which prohibit them from leaving their home without assistance and make it difficult for them to prepare their own meals.  The program's goals are to promote good nutrition and health, offer encouragement, and enable people to continue to life in their own homes and retain a degree of independence as long as possible.

Program Coordinator
Anne Jewett  Salt Lake County Aging Services, 2001 South State Street, Suite S1400, Salt Lake City, Utah  84190.  Telephone (801) 468-2456; 
Fax (801) 468-2969, E-mail address: ajewett@slco.org

Volunteer Opportunities
Delivery Driver  Using own vehicle, deliver meals to homebound seniors residing in the volunteer's own neighborhood, or the vicinity of the volunteer's place of employment, generally one hour a week, any weekday between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  This assignment can easily be adapted to groups, such as people working in the same office or business who will take turns delivering meals during their lunch hour.

Volunteer Requirements
*  Valid Utah driver's license.
*  Valid care insurance
*  At least 18 years of age
*  Mandatory background check
*  One-year commitment preferred

Training & Support
On the first day of delivering meals, a staff member will accompany the volunteer and train the volunteer on the job.

Back to Opportunities Finder