Deliver Nourishment, Companionship, and Independence!
We are looking for volunteers who can make a standing weekly commitment, same day and same meal delivery route each week, for 2 hours or less, depending on the route, between 10 AM and 12 Noon.
The following areas need volunteer meal delivery drivers: Arden/Avery’s Creek, Black Mountain, Enka Candler, Erwin Hills, Oakley, Oteen, Woodfin
If you live in any of these areas, please consider volunteering with Meals on Wheels. It is an excellent opportunity to serve seniors in your community! Get started by completing our easy online volunteer application.
Change a Life Today
Sign up to volunteer via our online form
Attend a volunteer orientation session.
We offer these monthly, and we’ll be in touch once we receive your application.Select a route and delivery day. A list of available routes and days will be shared once you complete an application.
OUR VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Use these resources to find answers to your questions, let us know when you won’t be able to drive your route, give us feedback, and more.
FAQs
How many clients will I deliver to? What do I do if a client doesn’t answer the door? Where do I pick up my meals to deliver? We do our best to answer all of your questions about volunteering on our FAQ page and during our volunteer orientation.
Open Routes
We serve over 500 homebound seniors in Buncombe County. Chances are, we have available routes near your home or workplace. If you’re interested in learning more about route availability, email us.
Volunteer Cancellation
We coordinate with individual and corporate volunteers to get meals delivered each weekday. Help us stay organized and efficient by letting us know when you’ll be unable to fulfill your route. Give us a call at 828.253.5286 or email our Volunteer Coordinator.
Talk to Us
Our social services team wants to stay informed about our homebound senior clients. Do you have a concern or a suggestion about a client or a specific route? Give us a call at 828.253.5286 and speak to our Social Services Team.
Volunteer Video
Whether you’re a veteran Meals On Wheels volunteer or new to our organization, take a look at the video below to brush up on the essential parts of your role as a Meals on Wheels volunteer!
Meet Jim! He’s delivered meals for over 20 years! Jim says, “I feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve these folks. They truly appreciate the meals and the company. They don’t have much contact other than the volunteers who deliver and they so enjoy an opportunity to chat.”