Volunteers Needed ....

We’re in need of Groceries to Go volunteers all over town, especially for East Austin!

• Like to grocery shop?
• Choose a client to shop for or take with you to the store
• Shop twice a month, when you have the time. Call 628-8121 or Email us

Please help with your special talents and kindness for our Care Calls clients:

Needed now ...

1 daily caller

4 Spanish Speaking volunteers

5 Phone Friends

 

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Handy Wheels pairs handy volunteers with clients in need of minor home repairs, like changing a light bulb or installing a hand rail. Volunteers must be able to:

• Come in to our headquarters on the second Saturday of a month to select your job assignment. The job can be completed that day or any day within 2 to 3 weeks that is more convenient for you and the client 
• Provide your own tools. (MOWAM provides the materials)
• For more information, please Email us

Medi Wheels matches volunteers with clients who need a ride to and from doctor's appointments. Volunteers must be able to:

• Transport the client between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays that you are available
• Stay for the duration of the appointment 
• For more information, please Email us

Groceries to Go matches clients with volunteers who grocery shop for them twice a month. Clients provide the grocery list and pay for their groceries. Volunteers must be able to:

• Shop alone for a client or take a client to the store
• Long-term commitments preferred
• For more information, please Email us 

H.O.P.E. volunteers deliver pre-packaged groceries to clients on a route sheet one weekend day each month. Volunteers must be able to:

• Come to our headquarters on the second Saturday of the month for deliveries
• Follow a map
• Substitute drivers, as well as long-term volunteers needed
• For more information, please Email us

Care Calls matches a client in need of a friendly call or a wellness check with a volunteer. Volunteers must be able to:

• Touch base with the client via phone 2 times a week or more
• Long-term commitments preferred
• For more information, please Email us 

   

*NOTE: Before becoming a volunteer, we ask that you speak with a volunteer coordinator, fill out an application, provide copies of both your driver’s license and car insurance, and allow us to run a criminal background check. You must also attend a short orientation session.