Volunteer - Valley Senior Services

Q: What happens if a recipient does not answer the door or is not at home to receive their meal?

First, call the recipient using the phone number on the route sheet. If there is no answer, contact the Valley Senior Services office at 701-293-1440 and staff will follow up with the recipient to make sure they are safe and well.

Q: What days do Meals on Wheels get delivered?

Meals are delivered Monday - Friday. We do not deliver meals during major holidays.

Q: How often do you need volunteers to deliver meals?

Whenever you’re able. Once a week, twice per month, or when your schedule allows. We will create a schedule that works for you!

Q: Do volunteers deliver meals using their own vehicles?

Yes, volunteers drive their own vehicles.

Q: How do you sign up to become a Meals on Wheels volunteer?

Visit our website at ValleySeniorServices.org and fill out our online volunteer forms .

Q: How is Meals on Wheels connected to Valley Senior Services?

Valley Senior Services has been providing services to the senior citizens in our area since 1971. Meals on Wheels is one of the many services we offer. Our services are designed to promote independence and better health for seniors.

Why Volunteer with VSS?

Looking to give back to the Red River Valley? Volunteering with Valley Senior Services is a great option. Not only will you have the chance to connect with amazing seniors, but you will be making a significant impact within the lives of a very special group in our community.

Here’s why our volunteers love working with VSS:

Flexible
Schedule!

We are flexible with your schedule and work to accommodate your needs.

You’ll Love
Our Seniors!

…and they’ll love you, too. Meaningful connections come from volunteer opportunities.

Make an Impact in YOUR Community

We need volunteers in cities and towns all across the
Red River Valley.

Great for Groups or Individuals

We offer volunteer opportunities for small groups and businesses.

Helping others
feels good!

But don’t just take our word for it. Watch this testimonial where our friend Jin describes what made him volunteer with Valley Senior Services!

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Available Volunteer Opportunities with
Valley Senior Services

At VSS, we try to provide volunteer opportunities for all types of interests. If you’re passionate about improving the lives of seniors in your community, we would love to have you volunteer with us.

Here are some of the common volunteer opportunities that exist:

Meals on Wheels Volunteering

Volunteer with VSS by helping us deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors at their homes in your local community.

Dining Center Volunteering

Help us prepare and serve meals to seniors at local dining centers in your community & enjoy conversing with seniors at their table!

Group
Volunteering

Get a work or friend group together and volunteer with VSS! We’ll help collaborate on a special initiative to make a difference.

Apply to be a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Valley Senior Services. Before you can officially enter our volunteer system, please register by filling out the pdf application below and sending it back to our team. The application will include a background check release form, photo release form, and volunteer application.

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

FAQs About Meals on Wheels Volunteering

Interested in learning more about delivering meals to seniors in need across the Red River Valley? We’ve fielded some common questions from volunteers and hope the answers can help you with your own questions!

What happens during a Meals on Wheels delivery?

Volunteers go to a designated location to pick up the meals to be delivered. Every volunteer receives a route with detailed driving and delivery instructions, with an average of 8-12 stops per route. Once the route is finished, volunteers return the cooler to their pick up location. If possible, volunteers are kept on the same route every time they volunteer.

Where are the Meals on Wheels pick up locations?

It will vary based on location, but in Fargo & West Fargo, the pick up locations are as follows:

Broadway Station (1461 Broadway) - 10:45 am pick-up
Olivet Lutheran Church (1330 University Dr S) - 10:45 am pick-up
Ed Clapp Senior Center (2801 32nd Ave S) - 11:10 am pick-up
West Fargo High Rise (230 8th Ave W) - 11 am pick-up
Calvary Fargo Church (4575 45th St S) - 11 am pick-up

What happens if a recipient does not answer the door or is not at home to receive their meal?

What days do Meals on Wheels get delivered?

How long does it take to do a meal delivery route?

How often do you need volunteers to deliver meals?

Do volunteers deliver meals using their own vehicles?

How do you sign up to become a Meals on Wheels volunteer?

How is Meals on Wheels connected to Valley Senior Services?