Volunteer FAQ
Volunteers drive to the YMOW offices at 1110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, to pick up 8-10 meals stored in an easy-to-carry thermal container. 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.
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Ride-alongs with a YMOW Client Care Associate are available for those who are fully vaccinated! Shift time is 11am-2pm.
- 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.
- Take photos or video at one of our fundraising events.
- Volunteer to help make our fundraisers successful.
- 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.