Volunteer

Volunteers: Our most valuable resource.

A rewarding experience for all involved,

join our team today!

Information on Volunteering for MOW:

The existence of Community Meals On Wheels would not be possible without the help of volunteers. Since 1973 volunteers have driven through rain or shine, sleet and snow to deliver meals to those who need them. They are vital to MOW's Service.

Volunteers from various backgrounds (retired citizens, students, etc.) are screened and interviewed. The screening process includes a reference check and a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) check. They are taken on a route with a seasoned volunteer to familiarize themselves with the delivery procedures. Volunteers have certain responsibilities in delivering the meals to clients. They are required to arrive at the Meal Service Centres around eleven or eleven-thirty to ensure prompt meal delivery. They are encouraged to check meals and desserts to ensure that the number corresponds to their delivery list. As well as delivering meals, volunteers check up on the clients, making sure the person is not in need of immediate care

For the safety of clients, volunteers are asked to hand meals directly to the clients to prevent any tampering or spoilage of the meal. If the volunteer cannot find a client,

the volunteer is asked to phone the MOW office and the staff follows up to try to locate the client by contacting a family member or friend of the client. Volunteers return bags to the kitchens and if they have concerns about any aspect of their volunteering they relay them to the staff. Records are kept of the volunteers' mileage and a tax receipt is issued at the end of the year.

	Volunteers: Our most valuable resource. A rewarding experience for all involved, join our team today!

	Information on Volunteering for MOW: The existence of Community Meals On Wheels would not be possible without the help of volunteers. Since 1973 volunteers have driven through rain or shine, sleet and snow to deliver meals to those who need them. They are vital to MOW's Service. Volunteers from various backgrounds (retired citizens, students, etc.) are screened and interviewed. The screening process includes a reference check and a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) check. They are taken on a route with a seasoned volunteer to familiarize themselves with the delivery procedures. Volunteers have certain responsibilities in delivering the meals to clients. They are required to arrive at the Meal Service Centres around eleven or eleven-thirty to ensure prompt meal delivery. They are encouraged to check meals and desserts to ensure that the number corresponds to their delivery list. As well as delivering meals, volunteers check up on the clients, making sure the person is not in need of immediate care For the safety of clients, volunteers are asked to hand meals directly to the clients to prevent any tampering or spoilage of the meal. If the volunteer cannot find a client, the volunteer is asked to phone the MOW office and the staff follows up to try to locate the client by contacting a family member or friend of the client. Volunteers return bags to the kitchens and if they have concerns about any aspect of their volunteering they relay them to the staff. Records are kept of the volunteers' mileage and a tax receipt is issued at the end of the year.

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