Make a difference in your community by delivering nutritious meals to our grateful clients. Pick a day of the week and frequency that works for you (weekly, monthly, etc.), and we’ll match you with an available route in your quadrant of the city. You’ll do the same route each time you volunteer and get to know the route and clients. 

Can’t commit to a regular route? No worries! We need help covering gaps; sometimes planned, sometimes unexpected and last-minute. Join our spare list! 

Recognizing volunteers utilize their own vehicles and gas while delivering meals, we offer a Gas Rebate Program to help offset the cost.

Requirements:

• Availability 10:30am - 1:00pm, at least one day Monday – Friday 

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle 

• Must be in good general health and be able to meet the physical demands of the job; physically capable of carrying meal bags, weighing 15 lbs. on average, climbing stairs, and some bending and lifting is required.  

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 

• Kindness, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. 

• Familiarity with Calgary’s communities, including a general understanding of major roads, neighborhoods, and traffic patterns to efficiently navigate routes is beneficial and/or access to a smart phone with the ability to use Google Maps 

Candidates will complete the following screening steps:  

• Interview 

• Reference check 

• Orientation and training 

Join one of our staff drivers in a branded van to deliver meals to clients downtown. At each stop, you’ll take the meals into the building while the driver stays with the van. You can courier on a regular frequency (ex: weekly on Mondays) or fill in as a spare based on your schedule. 

Requirements:

• Availability 10:30am - 1:00pm, at least one day Monday – Friday 

• Must be in good general health and be able to meet the physical demands of the job; physically capable of carrying meal bags, weighing 15 lbs. on average, climbing stairs, and some bending and lifting is required.  

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 

Candidates will complete the following screening steps: 

• Interview 

• Reference check 

• Orientation and training 

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Your company can make a real difference in the community with a Day of Caring! After a behind-the-scenes peek at our facility, you’ll spend a day delivering meals to clients throughout the city. Choose one day per year, one day per month, one day each week for a month, or several days in a row to allow all your employees the opportunity to participate in this heartwarming volunteer activity! 

• Availability required on the day is 9:30am – 1:00pm. 

• An orientation will be provided to prepare you for delivering meals. Our Meal Delivery Hotline provides support while you’re out on route. 

• You’ll use personal or company vehicles. 

For more information, please call or email Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator at 403-243-2834 x 1020 or volunteerintake@mealsonwheels.com 

Great for church groups, service groups, or corporate groups who are interested in an ongoing meal delivery volunteer opportunity!  

• Your chosen coordinator works with our Volunteer Logistics Coordinator to schedule 1-2volunteers weekly or bi-weekly to deliver in the community. 

• Availability required on your chosen delivery day is 10:30am – 1:00pm. A group of at least 10 volunteers per Adopt-A-Route group is recommended, as that allows each person to participate about once every 5 weeks. 

• The Adopt-A-Route Coordinator plays a crucial role in the management and scheduling of their volunteers and timely communication with the Calgary Meals on Wheels Volunteer Logistics Coordinator.  

• All Adopt-A-Route team members must complete the volunteer application process, which includes a phone interview, submission of Vulnerable Sector Check, reference check, and orientation. 

• Training is provided for the Adopt-A-Route team 

For more information, please call or email the Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator at 403-243-2834 x 1020 or volunteerintake@mealsonwheels.com. 

Help raise funds and awareness about Calgary Meals on Wheels by supporting our special events throughout the year.  

For Example: 

Events: We like to throw parties to celebrate Stampede, a Holiday, or a partnership, and we could use your help with set up, during the event, and cleaning up afterwards. We also attend community events and fairs, where we love to have volunteers help represent us. 

Casino Volunteer: Every two years we provide volunteers to work at a local casino and we benefit from funds raised during that quarter.   

Requirements:  

• Availability varies by event. Evening and weekend shifts available.  

• Comfortable talking to the public about Calgary Meals on Wheels  

• Reliable transportation to/from the event site  

• Some lifting for event set-up and tear down  

• Interview  

• References  

• Orientation 

Each July and August, we bring volunteers into our kitchen to help prepare sandwiches in our kitchen for Stampede and GlobalFest volunteers. Please note: As this is a Production Facility, a dress code is in effect and volunteers must be 16+ yrs of age.  

Requirements:  

• Availability Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 12pm 

• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift   

• Orientation provided 

Please connect with us through the contact form for more information and dates. 

No need to submit a resume, but we do ask all volunteers to fill out our online application.

No. References need to be unrelated and someone who has known you a minimum of 1 year. We prefer one professional and one personal reference. 

Your application will be reviewed by our Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator. They use this application as a preliminary screening tool to help determine where your skills could match with the roles available along with our current program needs. After reviewing your application, our Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator will reach out to you regarding next steps. 

The following steps outline the application process for Meal Delivery volunteer roles. The application process for other volunteer roles is adjusted slightly to match the responsibilities of each role. 

1. Complete our online volunteer application

2. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to a phone interview. 

3. After your phone interview, you will be asked to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check. We will provide a voucher that waives the fee for you and we’ll provide instructions for completing the process online. 

4. As part of the application process, we will contact 2 references. References must be over the age of 18, have known you for a minimum of 1 year, and are not family.  

5. The final step in the application process is to complete volunteer orientation and training, sign necessary paperwork, and provide a photo and copy of your driver’s license. 

Time commitment varies based on the volunteer role: 

If you’re looking to volunteer occasionally throughout the year, Special Event Support or Administrative Support are probably a good fit for you. 

If you’re looking to volunteer on a regular basis, we’d love to have you join our team of Meal Delivery Drivers and Couriers! The time commitment is 10:30am – 1:00pm on your delivery day. 

If you’re looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity, inquire about our seasonal Production Support opportunities or our Day of Caring program (for groups). 

If you are interested in the Meal Delivery Driver volunteer role, you will need a driver’s license and vehicle. Want to help deliver meals but do not have access to a vehicle? Let us know and we can tell you more about our Meal Delivery Courier positions! 

For other volunteer roles: while you do not need a driver’s license or vehicle, you will need to arrange transportation to and from your volunteer shift. 

Yes! Our Day of Caring program is your chance to get out in the community and deliver healthy, nutritious meals. This is a great way to contribute to the food security and well-being of fellow Calgarians. A fun teambuilding opportunity, a Day of Caring is great for church groups, corporate groups, or service groups.  

Interested in delivering meals on a regular basis? Ask us about our Adopt-A-Route opportunity!