Volunteers
Bring smiles and nourishing food to our neighbors in need. Become a part of Meals on Wheels West LA!
Volunteer Registration
Interested in volunteering for Meals on Wheels? Complete this form and our team will be in touch with more details.
Volunteer Agreement
As a volunteer for Meals on Wheels of West LA I agree to the following terms and rules:
When I come to volunteer I will be dressed in clean clothing, have good personal hygiene and always wear a shirt. If not I will be sent home. This is a sanitation requirement and a courtesy to others.
If I am a driver I will provide a current and valid drivers license and proof of current car insurance.
All information regarding clients is to be kept in strictest confidence and not shared with anyone for the safety and privacy of all parties.
While I am in the client's home I will only use my cell phone in an emergency, or if I need to communicate a situation or question with the office.
I will treat my co-volunteers, clients, and office staff with courtesy and respect. Any concerns or issues I have I will discuss with the Executive Director (Ellen).
When taking out a route as a driver or assistant I will keep the meals in the insulated delivery bags for as long as possible to maintain the temperature and integrity of the food. Exceptions to this should be discussed with the Executive Director (Ellen).
I will call the office to inform them of any schedule changes as soon as I know so the staff has time to find replacement volunteers.
I will report back on any unsafe situations that I observe in the client's home.
What’s Involved in volunteering?
Become a volunteer – help deliver meals between 10:30am and 12:30pm any Monday thru Friday.Our office is in Brentwood at 343 Church Lane Los Angeles, CA 90049
Our volunteer drivers use their own cars. We require proof of insurance and drivers license.
Sign up on Escrip to donate a percentage of your purchases from national stores.
Sign up at Good Search, which will donate approximately $0.01 for every web search you do.
Shop at Ralphs, and use your Ralphs Rewards Card. Here is how this works.
Schools/Parents
Student volunteers are always welcome at Meals on Wheels of West LA. Younger students can help with various tasks in our office or be paired with one of our regular drivers or with a parent to help deliver food to our clients. High school and college students who already are licensed drivers are especially appreciated as reinforcements to our regular corps of volunteers. We will be happy to record your community service hours for you and send that information to your school.