Our goal is to have a dedicated and well-trained group of volunteers who derive satisfaction and camaraderie for the giving of their time and energy. We strive hard to make this a fun and supportive experience. If you would like to explore volunteer opportunities please email us at mealsforseniorsinc@gmail.com for more information.

We provide training for all volunteers and provide them with a volunteer handbook.

Volunteer Positions

Meals For Seniors, Inc. employs a cook but all other functions are performed by volunteers. Within the organization we have a Volunteer Coordinator who ensures all volunteers are trained and scheduled for their work. Volunteers are used in the following capacities:

  • Assist in the kitchen in the preparation and serving of meals, and in clean-up after the meals

  • Deliver meals to the homebound

  • Assist in bagging cans & bottles for the Oregon Bottle Drop Program

  • Assist with fundraising

  • Serve on the 13 member Board of Directors

Currently, we are in need of the following volunteers:

KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Duties include:

  • Preparing salads and desserts for on-site meals and delivered meals

  • Packaging meals for delivery

  • Packaging meals to be frozen for future delivery

  • Washing tables and setting tables

  • Dishing up hot meals for on-site service

  • Washing dishes and kitchen equipment and tables and chairs

Please note that a State of Oregon Food Handlers card is required for this volunteer position. Meals for Seniors, Inc. will reimburse for the cost to obtain a card. Tests can be taken online.

Meal Delivery Driver

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 10:00 am

We are looking for drivers to assist one day per week.  Meals for Seniors, Inc. does not own vehicles; meal delivery drivers are required to use their own vehicles.  We do provide delivery coolers for the drivers to transport food in.  If needed, we will reimburse drivers for their mileage, or mileage can be deducted on your tax filing at the federally set rate.

Each driver must have a valid vehicle registration, carry car insurance and have a valid driver’s license.

Duties include:

  • Picking up the meals at the designated time (10:00 am) at our kitchen at St. Mary by the Sea Church in Rockaway Beach. Drivers will be given a delivery list for that day, and deliver the meals.

  • Meals cannot be left on the porch so if no one is home, meals need to be returned to the meal site.

  • Delivery routes are developed to ensure efficiency and driver safety.

  • Record and turn in number of hours volunteered.

Please call 503-317-8967 if you are interested in volunteering, or email us at mealsforseniorsinc@gmail.com, to sign up and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  Thank you for considering this important volunteer effort.

We have a current Volunteer Handbook we would be happy to send to you electronically in order for you to learn more about our operations and volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in volunteering in our community, but are unable to assist Meals for Seniors, please consider volunteering for the Hope Chest, Rockaway Beach Library, Rockaway Beach Volunteers rbvolunteers1@gmail.com, or the City of Rockaway Beach Fire Department.

We would welcome you to our volunteer family where you will be supported and have fun while getting great satisfaction assisting the elderly in our communities.  Meals for Seniors, Inc. has a strong non-discrimination policy and we welcome diners and volunteers of all races, colors, creeds, national origin, ethnicities, disabilities, religions, genders and sexual orientation.