Volunteer with Meals on Wheels Culver Palms

Join us in delivering more than just meals — bring nourishment, connection, and care to seniors and homebound individuals across Culver City and the Westside of Los Angeles.

Whether you have a few hours a week or can help once a month, your time makes a meaningful difference. No experience is necessary — just a willingness to help and a caring attitude.

Volunteer Opportunities

Meal Delivery Drivers

• Time Commitment: Weekday mornings, approximately 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• What you’ll do: Pick up meals, follow an assigned route, deliver to clients, and provide a friendly check-in.

• Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

  • Reliable vehicle

Delivery Assistants

• What you’ll do: Ride along with drivers, carry meals to the door, and provide a friendly check-in to ensure clients are safe and well.

• Time Commitment: Weekday mornings, approximately 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• Guidelines: Our volunteers focus on delivering meals and providing a brief wellness check. To keep things safe and consistent for everyone, volunteers are not able to run errands or purchase items, but are always encouraged to let our staff know if a client may need additional support.

• Requirements: Ability to safely climb stairs

Food Packers & Lift Assist

• What you’ll do: Help pack meals at our site and assist with moving boxes to delivery areas.

• Time Commitment: Weekday mornings, approximately 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

• Requirements:

  • Weekday availability (Monday–Friday preferred)

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Wellness Caller Program

• What you’ll do: Make friendly phone calls to check on clients’ well-being and provide social connection.

• Requirements:

  • Friendly and reliable phone manner

  • Ability to follow simple call scripts and record updates

Office Support

• What you’ll do: Answer phones, assist with data entry, filing, mailings, and general office tasks.

• Time Commitment: Weekday mornings or early afternoons (flexible)

• Requirements: Basic office and computer skills (training provided)

When You’ll Serve

Most volunteer shifts take place on weekday mornings and are completed by early afternoon.
Shifts typically last between 1.5 and 2 hours.
You can volunteer on a weekly, bi-weekly, or flexible basis depending on your schedule.

What We Provide

• Orientation and on-the-job training

• Route sheets, maps, and call scripts

• Ongoing staff support

• Verification of community service hours, if needed

A Note About the Role: Our volunteers play an important role in providing both nutrition and connection. To ensure a safe and consistent experience for all clients, volunteer roles are focused on meal delivery and wellness check-ins.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form or contact us at:
📞 310 559-0666
📧 mowculverpalms@gmail.com

Meals on Wheels Culver Palms welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities.