Finding a Sense of Community in Ottawa – Volunteer profile
Finding time to juggle school, work and a social life can be challenging for students. While some may find the workload restricts the time for extra-curricular activities, Stephanie explains that finding time to volunteer for Meals on Wheels has never been an issue. She explains that being matched up with kitchens close to school has […]
Behind the Wheel – December 2016
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Volunteer Driver Mileage Claims
Did you know that last year Meals on Wheels drivers gave almost $25,000 through donating their mileage? THANK YOU! This generous donation is an important part of reaching our fundraising goals! Mileage Claims will be due by Dec 31st for 2016. If you haven’t already filed your claim you can find the form you need […]
Christmas Deliveries
Every year Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff join Moe Attalah and friends at the Newport Restaurant to pack and deliver a special free meal on Christmas day to over 100 seniors. Teams also deliver gifts and goodies donated by Home Instead Senior’s Care Be a Santa to a Senior Program as well as local […]
Gift Acceptance Policy
What should volunteers do if clients offer them a gift? Is it appropriate for volunteers to give gifts to clients? At this time of year it’s especially important to know how to respond to these questions. Volunteers and clients can develop very special bonds over time. The result can be that volunteers may think of […]