​Volunteers are what make

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois possible.

Volunteer with us and you can make a big difference in your community by committing just two hours a week. Our volunteers provide nourishment not just for the body but for the soul as well. They also provide wellness checks for our clients who may not have friends or family members to care for them. 

Meal Delivery 

Our volunteers use their own vehicles to pick up and deliver prepared meals to clients’ homes once a week. You choose your delivery area and day and we will provide meals, routing…and a truly rewarding experience.

KITCHEN PREP

Channel your inner Julia Child while you help MWNEI food production staff create beautiful, delicious meals for our clients.

OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE

MWNEI’s Simpson Street facility in Evanston requires many hands to make the work light. Volunteer to offer phone support, cleaning support, food packaging, gardening, snow shoveling, mailing prep, building and vehicle maintenance and more by committing to one day a week to do what needs to be done.

ROUTE PACKERS

Pack insulated bags with meals and beverages for each volunteer driver’s route. Shifts are available 8 am -11 am Mondays - Fridays and 9am - noon Saturdays in the MWNEI facility in Evanston.

Tax Information 

Mileage for your volunteer work can be deducted on your tax return. Mileage reports may be requested at the beginning of each year for tax purposes. Email ecarter@MealsonWheelsNEI.org to request your report. 

MOW Scheduler

Our volunteers can log in to MOW Scheduler to check schedules, record hours and miles and sign up for open routes.

Need help logging in? Contact our office at 847-332-2678.

Policies and Procedures

All new and current volunteers should stay familiar with the Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois Volunteer Policies and Procedures. Review the Volunteer Policy and Procedures and return the acknowledged form on the last page.

Background Checks

We require background checks on all our staff and volunteers. These background checks are renewed annually. If you have been notified that it is time to renew your background check, you may do so by visiting verifiedvolunteers.com or completing the Background Check Renewal Form and returning it to our office.

Volunteer IDs

All current volunteers need a Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois Volunteer ID to wear while delivering meals. If you do not have one, stop in the office to have your photo taken or send in a photo to ecarter@MealsonWheelsNEI.org.

We’ll let you know when your ID is ready to pick up.