Getting started is Easy
Fill Out an Application
Complete our volunteer application to take the first step toward making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in our community.
Background Check
All volunteers must successfully pass a standard background check to help ensure the safety and well-being of the neighbors we serve.
Schedule Training
Attend training for the volunteer program(s) you're interested in so you'll feel confident, prepared, and ready to begin serving older adults in our community.
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out your volunteer application today and become part of our mission.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Weekly Meal Delivery Driver
Home Delivered Meals
Deliver nutritious meals to home-bound seniors on a regular weekly schedule.
Flexible Meal Delivery Driver
Home Delivered Meals
Choose delivery shifts that fit your schedule and help when you're available.
Monthly Saturday Driver
HOPE Program
Deliver meals once a month on Saturdays to support our HOPE Program clients.
Office/Admin Support
Behind the Scenes
Help with data entry, filing, phone calls, administrative support, and other tasks that keep our programs running.
Paid and Unpaid Internships
Student Opportunities
Gain valuable experience, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact in your community.
Neighbor Care Program Support
Community Connection
Provide friendly visits and support to isolated seniors in our community.
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Programs You Can Support
No matter which program you support, we'll help match you with an opportunity that fits your interests, schedule, and availability.
Home Delivered Meals
Deliver meals and provide friendly visits to older adults living at home.
PALS
Help seniors care for beloved pets and maintain companionship.
Groceries To Go
Support older adults in maintaining independence and safety at home.
HOPE
Support older adults in maintaining independence and safety at home.
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Addtional Resouces
Meal Distribution Sites
Get information about volunteer opportunities for groups and teams.
Non-Delivery Dates
Check upcoming holidays and closures when meals will not be delivered.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
Our recruitment team can help you explore opportunities and find the best fit.
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Volunteerism & Service FAQ
Yes, volunteers are our lifeblood and we welcome volunteers to assist with meal delivery and other services. We cannot fulfill our mission without volunteers. Interested individuals can sign up through our website at https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org/get-involved/volunteer.
Volunteer schedules are flexible and can be tailored to each individual’s availability, whether it's once a week, once a month, or as needed.
Meal delivery routes are designed to be completed in an hour or less and we offer pick-up sites across Central Texas so you can pick up at a location that is convenient for you.
Yes! We love “Delivery Teams” and will work with you to set one up that works for your group. Team deliveries can also be a great way to build closer teams, whether you all work together in an office or remotely around the region.
Yes! Whether you’d like to volunteer as a Meal Manager, with our Groceries To Go, HOPE, or PALS programs, or if you’d like to volunteer in our offices on an on-going or special-projects basis, we are always looking for dedicated volunteers to assist us with our mission. Reach out to volunteerwithus@mowctx.org to learn more.
Volunteers are needed and wanted in nearly every program and department of Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Particularly high needs exist in Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Activities, Neighbor Outreach and Support, Fundraising and Communications, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Facilities Services, but if you have a passion or skill outside of those areas, please reach out to us at volunteerwithus@mowctx.org and we’d love to work with you!
In most cases, volunteers use their own vehicles for meal deliveries. However, in some areas, deliveries can be made on foot or via bike or public transportation. Volunteers working in our offices or on special projects may or may not need a car depending on their role, but rarely is a car required to be involved with us.
Yes, to ensure the safety of our neighbors and to comply with state and federal licensing requirements, volunteers and employees of Meals on Wheels Central Texas must undergo a background check as part of the application process.