We Are Always Looking For Good Folks to Help Out.
Our volunteers are the heart and energy of our mission, and provide time and transportation to help the people in our community.
As a volunteer, you can help us deliver meals, make home visits, prepare meals and provide a friendly connection to our clients.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer
call and press 5 for Volunteers or fill out the form to the right to learn more.
Volunteer Positions We Are Always Looking to Fill.
Meal Delivery
Delivery drivers are the face of our organization. Each driver is given a route and a handful of recipients. You’ll deliver the hot meals and spend a few minutes check in on them. Many of our delivery drivers have made wonderful friendships with the seniors on their routes!
Food Prep
Hot meals begin in the kitchen. We are looking for volunteers to help fill our specially designed stay-warm trays and stack them for the delivery drivers. Food prep is generally from 9:10-11:15am on weekdays.
Substitute Drivers, Kitchen Volunteers and other ways to help
If you’d like to volunteer occasionally or on holidays like Thanksgiving, we’re always looking for substitues to help out when needed. We also often have volunteers or student groups create or donate special things to brighten our clients days, like holiday cards, placemats, flowers, etc. Call us at
816-743-4400 and press 5 if you’d like to help out.
How to Volunteer for Meals on Wheels
If you are interested in becoming a Meals on Wheels of Lee’s Summit volunteer, call (816) 743-4400 and press 5 for Volunteers.
What to Expect When Volunteering
A typical volunteer dedicates approximately 1.5 hours, one day each week, and we have several volunteer activity opportunities. If you are delivering meals, we will work with you to make sure your route and timeline align with your availability as closely as possible. Volunteers are divided by days of the week and delivery routes, and receive detailed instructions to help them complete their assignments.
Your Support is Critical to our Organization
Meals on Wheels of Lee’s Summit is a completely volunteer-run 501c3 organization. Every week day we can provide meals to our community solely through the efforts of more than 70 dedicated individuals. Join our team to help us provide hot, nutritious meals to Lee’s Summit’s elderly, disabled and isolated.