Volunteer: Decrease Social Isolation, Become a Phone Friend!Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness leads to negative health outcomes. Meals on Wheels Kitsap seeks to provide meals, nutrition, and support services to improve the quality of life for seniors and others with hunger and health needs in Kitsap County. In order to support people aging in place with good nutrition, independence and dignity, Kitsap Phone Friends is intended to connect lonely seniors and adults with disabilities who may be socially isolated for a variety of reasons, with others in their community. Volunteer Qualifications/Abilities Able to work independently, think and act quickly when necessary Able to listen and communicate with a non-judgmental attitude Able to convey empathy, understanding and warmth Express concern for the client’s situation and needs At least 18 years of age with access to dependable transportation (if working on-site) Successfully pass an annual background check Ability to make a 6-month commitment Must have a reliable working phone and Internet connection if making calls from home and follow protocols for home-based calls Be conscientious about recording each contact promptly and submitting these using the electronic submittal form Careful not to make commitments to anything outside their scope of responsibilities under this programTraining provided. Additionally, volunteers must pass a background check and attend any required trainings. If making calls in office, COVDI-19 Vaccination proof required. Please contact Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information.
Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Numerous studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness leads to negative health outcomes. Meals on Wheels Kitsap seeks to provide meals, nutrition, and support services to improve the quality of life for seniors and others with hunger and health needs in Kitsap County. In order to support people aging in place with good nutrition, independence and dignity, Kitsap Phone Friends is intended to connect lonely seniors and adults with disabilities who may be socially isolated for a variety of reasons, with others in their community. Volunteer Qualifications/Abilities Able to work independently, think and act quickly when necessary Able to listen and communicate with a non-judgmental attitude Able to convey empathy, understanding and warmth Express concern for the client’s situation and needs At least 18 years of age with access to dependable transportation (if working on-site) Successfully pass an annual background check Ability to make a 6-month commitment Must have a reliable working phone and Internet connection if making calls from home and follow protocols for home-based calls Be conscientious about recording each contact promptly and submitting these using the electronic submittal form Careful not to make commitments to anything outside their scope of responsibilities under this programTraining provided. Additionally, volunteers must pass a background check and attend any required trainings. If making calls in office, COVDI-19 Vaccination proof required. Please contact Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information.
Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors in Greater Bremerton Area, Accepting New Drivers Now!Meals on Wheels Kitsap (MOWK) is seeking Home Delivered Meals Drivers to delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in the Greater Bremerton area. Volunteer drivers: provide critical outreach and safety checks to decrease social isolation; support seniors to live well independently; and ensure our community’s seniors do not go without a nutritious meal. We are currently training regular AND substitute positions. Please contact us at 360.377.8511 to have an application mailed/emailed to you or visit us at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org. Prospective volunteers may download a Volunteer Application under the Support tab. Regular drivers commit to a once a week delivery, which takes no more than 2 hours roundtrip. Currently, we are recruiting for regular route coverage on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Sub coverage for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (short and long-term sub positions), and on-call positions. All MOWK volunteers must complete a background check, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a Volunteer Orientation. Home Delivered Meals Drivers are additionally required to: provide proof of current auto insurance maintain a current driver's license provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination attend all required trainings make a six-month commitment (time off permitted for vacations/medical/etc.)We welcome teams of friends/families/work associates/other. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Green at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Meals on Wheels Kitsap (MOWK) is seeking Home Delivered Meals Drivers to delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in the Greater Bremerton area. Volunteer drivers: provide critical outreach and safety checks to decrease social isolation; support seniors to live well independently; and ensure our community’s seniors do not go without a nutritious meal. We are currently training regular AND substitute positions. Please contact us at 360.377.8511 to have an application mailed/emailed to you or visit us at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org. Prospective volunteers may download a Volunteer Application under the Support tab. Regular drivers commit to a once a week delivery, which takes no more than 2 hours roundtrip. Currently, we are recruiting for regular route coverage on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Sub coverage for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (short and long-term sub positions), and on-call positions. All MOWK volunteers must complete a background check, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a Volunteer Orientation. Home Delivered Meals Drivers are additionally required to: provide proof of current auto insurance maintain a current driver's license provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination attend all required trainings make a six-month commitment (time off permitted for vacations/medical/etc.)We welcome teams of friends/families/work associates/other. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Green at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food and Friendship Servers Needed at Bremerton Senior Center Thursdays and Fridays!Have a heart for helping seniors? Providing friendship, belonging and community - Meals on Wheels Kitsap provides nutritionally balanced meals to Kitsap seniors. We are currently recruiting volunteers to support current site needs and build capacity to re-open future meal sites throughout our community. Current location needs: Bremerton Senior Center, Thursdays and Fridays. Community Dining Volunteers work in teams of two or more to: Receive prepared foods from the delivery driver and maintain food temperatures until serving Prepare the dining room area for participants by sanitizing, setting tables, making coffee, etc. Greet and check in reserved diners, share information, and set future reservations Dish up food onto trays in approved portions and serve to participants promptly at 12:00PM Socialize and chat with senior diners Clean up the dining room and kitchen after meal service endsSuccessful volunteers: understand and follow Meals on Wheels Kitsap procedures and policies; provide a welcoming environment for all of the reserved diners; respect the host site; and ensure meal service and ensure cleanup is completed by 1:00 PM. As a program volunteer, Community Dining Volunteers are required to: attend the annual Volunteer Training and any other required trainings/in-service maintain a current copy of their Food Worker Card with the office provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (boosters not required at this time) make a minimum of a 6-month commitment.Contact: Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360.377.8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information or to have a volunteer application packet sent to you. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Have a heart for helping seniors? Providing friendship, belonging and community - Meals on Wheels Kitsap provides nutritionally balanced meals to Kitsap seniors. We are currently recruiting volunteers to support current site needs and build capacity to re-open future meal sites throughout our community. Current location needs: Bremerton Senior Center, Thursdays and Fridays. Community Dining Volunteers work in teams of two or more to: Receive prepared foods from the delivery driver and maintain food temperatures until serving Prepare the dining room area for participants by sanitizing, setting tables, making coffee, etc. Greet and check in reserved diners, share information, and set future reservations Dish up food onto trays in approved portions and serve to participants promptly at 12:00PM Socialize and chat with senior diners Clean up the dining room and kitchen after meal service endsSuccessful volunteers: understand and follow Meals on Wheels Kitsap procedures and policies; provide a welcoming environment for all of the reserved diners; respect the host site; and ensure meal service and ensure cleanup is completed by 1:00 PM. As a program volunteer, Community Dining Volunteers are required to: attend the annual Volunteer Training and any other required trainings/in-service maintain a current copy of their Food Worker Card with the office provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (boosters not required at this time) make a minimum of a 6-month commitment.Contact: Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360.377.8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information or to have a volunteer application packet sent to you. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Serve South Kitsap Seniors Hot, Fresh, Healthy Meals!Have a heart for helping seniors? Are the values of providing friendship, belonging and community important to you? Meals on Wheels Kitsap provides nutritionally balanced meals to Kitsap seniors through meal programs at various locations in Kitsap County. In addition to the freshly prepared meals, our dining locations provide an opportunity to socialize, meet neighbors and make new friends. We are currently recruiting volunteers to open another hot meal site in South Kitsap starting in August. Location needs: Port Orchard Area (Tu/Th - hot meals) Time Commitment: 11AM-1PM, one shift a week Community Dining Volunteers work in teams of two or more to: - Receive prepared foods from the delivery driver and maintain food temperatures until serving Prepare the dining room area for participants by sanitizing, setting tables, making coffee, etc. Greet and check in reserved participants, share information, and set future reservations Dish up food onto trays in approved portions and serve to participants promptly at 12:00PM Socialize and chat with senior participants Clean up the dining room and kitchen after meal service ends/and pack up unclaimed meals per protocols.Successful volunteers: understand and follow Meals on Wheels Kitsap procedures and policies; provide a welcoming environment for all of the reserved diners; respect the host site; and ensure meal service and ensure cleanup is completed no later than 1:00 PM. As a program volunteer, Community Dining Volunteers are required to: attend the annual Volunteer Training and any other required trainings/in-service maintain a current copy of their Food Worker Card with the office provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (boosters not required at this time) make a minimum of a 6-month commitment (hot meals)Contact: Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360.377.8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information or to have a volunteer application packet sent to you. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Have a heart for helping seniors? Are the values of providing friendship, belonging and community important to you? Meals on Wheels Kitsap provides nutritionally balanced meals to Kitsap seniors through meal programs at various locations in Kitsap County. In addition to the freshly prepared meals, our dining locations provide an opportunity to socialize, meet neighbors and make new friends. We are currently recruiting volunteers to open another hot meal site in South Kitsap starting in August. Location needs: Port Orchard Area (Tu/Th - hot meals) Time Commitment: 11AM-1PM, one shift a week Community Dining Volunteers work in teams of two or more to: - Receive prepared foods from the delivery driver and maintain food temperatures until serving Prepare the dining room area for participants by sanitizing, setting tables, making coffee, etc. Greet and check in reserved participants, share information, and set future reservations Dish up food onto trays in approved portions and serve to participants promptly at 12:00PM Socialize and chat with senior participants Clean up the dining room and kitchen after meal service ends/and pack up unclaimed meals per protocols.Successful volunteers: understand and follow Meals on Wheels Kitsap procedures and policies; provide a welcoming environment for all of the reserved diners; respect the host site; and ensure meal service and ensure cleanup is completed no later than 1:00 PM. As a program volunteer, Community Dining Volunteers are required to: attend the annual Volunteer Training and any other required trainings/in-service maintain a current copy of their Food Worker Card with the office provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (boosters not required at this time) make a minimum of a 6-month commitment (hot meals)Contact: Jennifer Green, Volunteer Coordinator at 360.377.8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information or to have a volunteer application packet sent to you. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98310 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Seniors in Central Kitsap Need Meals, Will You Help? Thursday Route Drivers NeededMeals on Wheels Kitsap (MOWK) is seeking Home Delivered Meals Drivers to delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in the Central Kitsap area. Volunteer drivers: provide critical outreach and safety checks to decrease social isolation; support seniors to live well independently; and ensure our community’s seniors do not go without a nutritious meal. We have two Thursday route openings - one which serves the urban area in Silverdale east of HWY 3 and the other mostly rural, west of HWY 3. Route drivers are trained on both to support coverage and rotate the routes every other week. Please contact Jennifer at 360.377.8511 to have an application mailed/emailed to you or visit us at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org. Prospective volunteers may download a Volunteer Application under the Support tab. Regular drivers commit to a once a week delivery. Approximate route delivery time roundtrip from the kitchen is around 2.5 hours (from 10:30 AM-1 PM) if done solo. Teams are welcome to apply. All MOWK volunteers must complete a background check, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a Volunteer Orientation. Home Delivered Meals Drivers are additionally required to: provide proof of current auto insurance maintain a current driver's license provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination attend all required trainings make a six-month commitment (time off permitted for vacations/medical/etc.)We welcome teams of friends/families/work associates/other. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Green at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Meals on Wheels Kitsap (MOWK) is seeking Home Delivered Meals Drivers to delivered nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors in the Central Kitsap area. Volunteer drivers: provide critical outreach and safety checks to decrease social isolation; support seniors to live well independently; and ensure our community’s seniors do not go without a nutritious meal. We have two Thursday route openings - one which serves the urban area in Silverdale east of HWY 3 and the other mostly rural, west of HWY 3. Route drivers are trained on both to support coverage and rotate the routes every other week. Please contact Jennifer at 360.377.8511 to have an application mailed/emailed to you or visit us at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org. Prospective volunteers may download a Volunteer Application under the Support tab. Regular drivers commit to a once a week delivery. Approximate route delivery time roundtrip from the kitchen is around 2.5 hours (from 10:30 AM-1 PM) if done solo. Teams are welcome to apply. All MOWK volunteers must complete a background check, sign a confidentiality agreement, and attend a Volunteer Orientation. Home Delivered Meals Drivers are additionally required to: provide proof of current auto insurance maintain a current driver's license provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination attend all required trainings make a six-month commitment (time off permitted for vacations/medical/etc.)We welcome teams of friends/families/work associates/other. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Green at 360-377-8511 or jgreen@mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more information. Agency: Meals on Wheels Kitsap Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98310 Allow Groups: No |