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Volunteering with Meals on Wheels
Our goal is to help people stay in their own homes as long as they can. Meals on Wheels is one of the programs that can help! The program provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors who struggle to prepare healthy meals in Chippewa County. The program and the elderly community relies on volunteers to deliver meals throughout the county.
A volunteer application and background check must be submitted to the Senior Nutrition Program Supervisor. Upon approval, you will be contacted to schedule an orientation. There are a few options to submit your application:
- Option 1: Submit Volunteer Paperwork securely online.
- Option 2: Print the Volunteer Paperwork (PDF), handwrite information, sign, and mail to our office.
- Option 3: If none of the previously mentioned options work for you, just let us know and we will be happy to provide you with the paperwork via mail or arranged pick up.
Completed paperwork and / or questions can be directed to Kayla Colbenson, the Senior Nutrition Program Supervisor, by phone at 715-738-2590 or by emailing Kayla Colbenson.
If you want to volunteer but it doesn't work in your schedule, don't worry, we get it. Life can be busy. There are other ways to support this program. This is a donation-based program, and anyone can contribute. Another way that would be tremendously helpful would be to spread the word that we need delivery drivers. Like
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- Is there any mileage reimbursement?
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Volunteers use their own vehicle and may choose to be reimbursement mileage for the delivery route. A W-9 form will be required if you choose to claim mileage reimbursement. If you choose not to request reimbursement, be assured that those dollars stay in the Meals on Wheels program thereby allowing us to serve more meals.
- What are the benefits for volunteering for meals on wheels?
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- Feel good knowing you are helping others by delivering a hot, nutritious meal. Many participants cannot provide adequate food for their health.
- Provide socialization to those who are homebound. For many, volunteers are the only people participants see and talk to.
- Help people stay in their own homes. This program often leads to other services that can help people stay and flourish in their own home. Volunteers can be the key to the connection.
- What does a Meals on Wheels delivery entail?
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A volunteer picks up meals at a designated location. You will receive the names and addresses of those who get a meal. You will deliver a hot, nutritious meal to those who are homebound and have difficulty preparing meals. Volunteers make sure the food is delivered safely by following delivery guidelines. Volunteers also provide socialization and a daily check.
- What is the time commitment?
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- Most meals are delivered between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday, some a little longer depending on the route. No weekends or holidays.
- We have volunteers who deliver once a week, a couple times a month, as a fill-in, or even seasonally, like summer or winter. Businesses, organizations, and churches often form a group and take turns delivering. We know everyone is busy and will work with what fits your schedule.