Volunteer With Meals on Wheels Ocean County
Every meal we deliver starts with someone like you. Our volunteers help us serve more than 1,000 seniors each weekday by providing nutritious meals, wellness checks, and meaningful social connection.
Whether you have a few hours each week or are looking for another way to give back, your time can make a lasting difference. Together, we can provide Community, Care, and Connection while delivering More Than Meals to seniors throughout Ocean County.
Find the Right Volunteer Opportunity
There are many ways to make a difference with Meals on Wheels Ocean County. Explore our volunteer opportunities below to find the role that best matches your interests, availability, and skills.
Community Cafe
Community Café Volunteers help create a welcoming, engaging environment for seniors attending our cafe programs by assisting with meal service, recreational, physical & educational activities, and engage in meaningful social connection. Enjoy the shared smiles with seniors that come to our Manahawkin Community Cafe to enjoy the Community, Care and Connection.
Telephone Reassurance
Telephone Reassurance Volunteers provide appropriate, friendly phone calls to seniors, helping reduce isolation and offering companionship with a peace of mind. This role is remote, during your own availability!
Friendly Visits
Friendly Visit Volunteers offer companionship to seniors through in-person visits, supporting emotional well-being and helping alleviate loneliness. This role is remote, during your own availability!
Meal Delivery Driver
Volunteer drivers play a vital role in delivering nutritious meals directly to homebound seniors in Ocean County. Using their own vehicles, drivers follow assigned routes to ensure timely & safe delivery of meal and wellness check. This role is more than leaving a meal on the doorstep, you will ensure the participants on your route are safe.
Kitchen Support
Volunteers in the kitchen support daily meal preparation and packaging operations. They will ensure meals are assembled accurately, safely, and efficiently for delivery. Ensuring seniors receive safe, high-quality meals.
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact our volunteer team at volunteer@csimow.org