North Area Meals on Wheels “Our volunteers have the MOST fun!”

We are always looking for volunteers! Whether you want to deliver, work in the kitchen, or just help out any way that you can, we would love to talk to you. Call the office at 315-452-1402 for more information, and we can tell you more about the opportunities we currently have! *Please note: Every volunteer is required to have a background check before starting service*

Information About Our Program

We prepare and deliver meals to the following areas: North Syracuse, Mattydale, Liverool, Cicero, Clay, Brewerton, Bridgeport and
Baldwinsville (for those who qualify).
We prepare approx. 400 meals per day (200 lunch and 200 hot meals).
Our program begins at 7 am and runs until about 1 pm daily.
Our volunteer drivers start around 10:45 and it typically takes about 1 hour to deliver meals on a route.
Routes average 7-11 stops per day.
Kitchen Volunteers start between 7 am and 8 am and typically volunteer until about 12 noon.
Volunteer Bakers come in later morning and volunteer for approx. 3 hours.

Our volunteers retention rate is excellent...
The average volunteer has been with NAMOW for of over 10 years now!

North Area Meals on Wheels also invites volunteers to participate with numerous committees and events that we have throughout the year.

By working together we have the strength and determination to meet the challenges and accomplish our goals!

Is Meals on Wheels looking for new volunteers?

Can I volunteer on the weekends?

How often do I have to volunteer?

What if I can’t make the time & date that I scheduled to volunteer?

Can I just show up if I have some free time?

How big will my route be?

How long will my delivery route take?

I don't feel safe driving in the winter, but my friend does. Can we work as a team?

What if it's winter and the roads are terrible. Will I still need to drive?

Volunteers

“Our volunteers have the MOST fun!”

Information About Our Program

Volunteer FAQs:

Yes, we always have a need for regular and occasional volunteers. CALL TODAY at 315-452-1402!

Currently, Meals on Wheels only has opportunities during the week (Monday – Friday)

You can volunteer for as many, or as few, days as you'd like. We also rely on substitute drivers and kitchen help while our regulars are unable.

Meals on Wheels understands that you’re a busy person, and things come up from time to time. You can call the driver coordinator at 425-1402 if you will need a sub.

Since many people depend on Meals on Wheels to provide them with nutrition each day, Meals on Wheels asks each volunteer to give as much notice as possible if you can’t make a time for which you’ve volunteered.

No. We like to get to know all of our volunteers. A considerable amount of planning goes in to preparing, packaging and delivering such a large quantity of meals each day. If you’d like to be apply to be a substitute driver (determined on a daily basis) please submit an individual application.

Meals on Wheels strives to have short, convenient delivery routes. Routes are neighborhood based, and generally are an average of 12 stops.

Once you get to know a route, it gets easier and easier. Most routes are programmed now to be about an hour each day. Some are a little longer, some are a little shorter. The volunteer office will work with you to find a time commitment that works for you.

Of course! You can share a route with your friend and still deliver meals.

We will post to the newschannels and also on our facebook page if we close and do not need drivers. Look for "North Area Meals on Wheels" in the closings list.