Do you have just an hour a week to donate to the homebound and elderly in our community? If so, you can help out by volunteering in our many different programs here at Meals on Wheels and More.  To find out more, please read about our programs below, or call or e-mail our Volunteer Services Department at () MEAL ext. 260.  Read our latest volunteer newsletter.

Meals on Wheels Every day, our volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals to the homes of over 2,000 people who can no longer prepare food for themselves or leave their homes. We serve nearly 500,000 meals to 2,200 participants each year. Volunteers deliver in and around the Austin area between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  All that's required to start delivering a route is a valid driver's of current auto insurance.  You can also get your company and employees involved.  Many local businesses currently drive routes on a weekly basis.  This program involves a commitment of one hour per week.  If you are interested or would like more information, please call our office at the number above, or you are welcome to attend one of our next volunteer orientations, which take place every Thursday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at our office.  or call our office.  

Groceries to Go - Groceries to Go volunteers shop for participants who are unable to make a trip to the grocery store, and deliver vital groceries to their homes.  This program involves a commitment of two hours twice a month (weekdays, evenings, or weekends) for shopping for the client.  For more information or to start volunteering, please e-mail our or call our office.

Medi Wheels - Medi Wheels volunteers provide transportation to and from medical appointments for over 400 older people.  This program requires 2 to 3 hours per week for driving clients to medical appointments. For more information or to start volunteering, please e-mail our or call our office.  

Care Calls - Every day our Care Calls volunteers brighten someone's day with a friendly hello and akind ear. Caring is just a phone call away.  Volunteering for this program involves 5 minutes per day/20 minutesa week.  If you would like to find out more about this program or volunteer, please e-mail our or call our office.

Handy Wheels -  Our volunteers perform minor home safety repairs such as installing smoke alarms, bathroom safety bars, house numbers, and replacing light bulbs, to the residences of the homebound.  Projects for this program are scheduled on the second Saturday of each month.  If you would like to volunteer your time, services, or materials, please e-mail our or call our office.