Volunteer FAQ
Volunteers drive to the YMOW offices at 1110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, to pick up meals for 8-10 neighbors. Hot bags and coolers are provided. You will be provided with a designated route including detailed driving and delivery instructions for each client. Once you complete your visits, return your supplies to the YMOW office. Shifts typically take place between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MEALS ARE BEING DELIVERED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Food pickup time is 11:30 a.m.
As often as you would like. You can choose one day a week, one day a month, or you can ask to be called as needed.
While finding volunteers to fill delivery routes is our biggest need, there are other ways to get involved, including:
- Support our office staff by answering phones, filing and more.
- Create and write greeting cards for the seniors. (This is a great youth project.)
- Join a committee. (Fundraising, Finance or Communication & Marketing)
- Serve on our Board of Directors.
Please call (734) 217-4450 or send an email to volunteer@ymow.org to let us know how you would like to help.
Requests for court-ordered community service will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All potential YMOW volunteers must undergo a background check before serving our organization.
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels serves a vulnerable population. For their protection, people with certain offenses are not allowed to assist with our program. Those offenses include, but are not limited to:
- Violent crimes
- Theft
- Financial fraud
- Elder abuse of any kind
If you have a history of any of these crimes, or others that might risk our clients’ comfort and safety, please seek other opportunities to fulfill your service hours.