Volunteer
Make a difference in your community
Volunteering with us is a rewarding way to support homebound seniors and individuals in need. Whether you’re delivering meals, helping in the kitchen, or assisting with events, you’ll make a meaningful impact. After a quick application and training, you can start making a difference in your neighbors’ lives.
Opportunities
Meal delivery
Bring meals to homes (approx. 12 per route), providing both nourishment and a friendly check-in. Routes start at 10:45 AM and take about an hour.
Meal preparation
Assist with meal preparation and packaging, working morning shifts until noon. Together, we prepare hundreds of meals per day!
Events & Committees
Support our fundraising events and assist with community outreach throughout the year.
Requirements
All volunteers must complete a background check before starting.
We serve a huge need, providing restaurant-quality meals for those that need an affordable, nutritious meal one, two, or seven days a week.
There’s a tremendous amount of satisfaction in knowing that I’m helping to provide a basic need like this to my community.
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Have a question?
Below are some of our frequently asked questions.
Are you currently looking for volunteers?
Yes, we’re always looking for both regular and occasional volunteers. Call us to learn more: (315) 452-1402
Can I volunteer on the weekends?
Currently, we only have opportunities during the week (Monday–Friday).
How often do I need to volunteer?
You can volunteer for as many, or as few, days as you’d like. We also rely on substitute drivers and kitchen help when our regulars are unable to come.
What should I do if I can’t make my scheduled volunteer shift?
We understand that sometimes things come up. You can call the driver coordinator or kitchen coordinator at (315) 452-1402 if you will need a substitute.
Since many people depend on Meals on Wheels to provide them with nutritious meals each day, we ask each volunteer to give as much notice as possible if you can’t make it.
How long are the delivery routes?
We strive to make short, convenient delivery routes for our volunteers. Routes are neighborhood-based, and generally are an average of 12 stops. Most routes are programmed to take about an hour each day. We can work with you to find a time commitment and route that works for you.
What if the road conditions are terrible due to weather?
If we close, we will post to the news channels (look for “Meals on Wheels North Area” in the closings list) and on our Facebook page.
Send us an email
contactus@namow.org
Give us a call
Monday–Friday, 9AM–1PM
(315) 452-1402
Visit our location
413 Church Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212