Volunteer

You can make a difference! Grow your skills and advocate for the poor.

Join the movement to support our homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents throughout Los Angeles! By volunteering with St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, you will not only lend a helping hand but also could grow your skills, advocate for those in need, and make a tangible difference in the community. Our mission is rooted in compassion and respect for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances. Make a difference today! 

 We operate Monday through Friday. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic criminal background check at our cost. We ask for a 3-month commitment and that you attend a brief orientation prior to volunteering.

Volunteer Positions

Help us maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for our clients and visitors by assisting with: 

  • Sweeping and tidying common areas 
  • Outdoor cleanup and light grounds maintenance 
  • Organizing shared spaces 
  • General upkeep of the facility 

Help refresh and beautify our facility by volunteering your painting skills! Duties may include: 

 

  • Painting walls, common areas, and offices 
  • Touch-up and maintenance painting 
  • Assisting with facility improvement projects 

 

Perfect for individuals with painting experience or anyone who enjoys improvement projects and giving back to the community. 

We urgently need a Kitchen Aide to assist us at 5:00 AM Monday mornings with prep work. This will involve opening canned goods, washing, and chopping vegetables. You will need to have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand for prolonged periods of time. You will need to be able to lift ten pounds. 

Kitchen Aide Volunteers assist in the preparation of meals in a fast-paced environment and in the cleanliness of the equipment and work area. You will need to have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand for prolonged periods of time. You will need to be able to lift ten pounds or more. The hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

Runners and Drivers use a SVMOW vehicle to deliver hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors and vulnerable residents across Los Angeles from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Meal Delivery Staff operates in two shifts, so you have a choice of early morning or later morning/afternoon. Physical abilities include climbing stairs, lifting/moving objects of ten pounds or more. Drivers are required to have a valid California Driver’s License and an official copy of their driving record from the DMV. 

St. Vincent Meals on Wheels also delivers frozen meals to various centers in the Greater Los Angeles Area. As a Meal Delivery Center Runner, you will accompany one of our drivers to drop off bulk meals. Upon your return, you will help the driver unload the vehicle. Center deliveries vary anywhere from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. You should be able to lift 25lbs or more and be able to climb stairs. 

Volunteers will help the administrative staff with filing, scanning, copying, and other clerical tasks as needed. Previous office experience is preferred. The hours for this role are 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 

Volunteers are needed to help the Client Services Department answer phones and enter sensitive data. We ask that volunteers have previous office experience as the department moves at a fast pace. Spanish speaking and or Korean speaking is a plus. The time slots are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, or 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 

Our low-income housing community, Hotel Dieu, needs volunteers to help organize and list our art supplies for our activity rooms. The right volunteers should have a strong attention to detail, in addition to being able to bend, stoop, and move boxes. 

Please complete and submit the form to start the volunteer process.

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