| We
rely on the valuable contributions of more than 1,000 volunteers
to provide quality services to seniors and refugees. We have many
volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to help
serve people in need; in addition, many of our projects are appropriate
for families and children. |
View the latest news from IM Volunteer
Services.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, you may attend a Volunteer
Orientation, complete a volunteer
intake form, or visit our FAQs
page. Don't have a group to volunteer with, IM has several opportunities for individuals and families. |
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family delivering Food for Seniors to low-income seniors. |
A
group planting a tree in a new park. |
A
group of students preparing donated pet food for distribution. |
Opportunities to work with seniors
- Adopt a Meals on Wheels daily delivery route - best for large groups and houses of worship. Your group can ensure that a senior in your community receives the daily meal and friendly smile they yearn for. Minimum three month commitment.
- Adopt a Meals on Wheels monthly delivery route - great for small groups and families. Deliver a monthly supply of groceries to low-income seniors who need a little extra boost to help them through the month.
- Make birthday or holiday cards for
seniors - great for groups with kids. Adopt a month or season and help the children in your community make cards for the seniors in your neighborhood.
- Conduct a drive for toiletry or seasonal items - great for groups of all sizes. Organize a drive to collect toiletry items or seasonal items such as blankets for seniors in your community. Create gift baskets and help deliver them yourselves. The seniors will love the company.
- Help seniors who don't qualify for Meals on Wheels by purchasing
prepared meals from IM's Project Dine for homebound members
of your school, business or congregation.
- Adopt a AniMeals on Wheels route and deliver
Pet Food to pet companions of Meals on
Wheels seniors. Perfect for small groups and families.
Opportunities
to work with refugees
- Sponsor
or co-sponsor a refugee family or individual - best for large groups and houses of worship.
- Assemble
"Welcome" baskets for newly arrived refugees
- Research
employment opportunities
- Conduct
drives for diapers, school uniforms and blankets
- Organize
a clothing drive for general items and/or urgently needed seasonal
outer wear and business appropriate attire.
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