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Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of what we do. Every week, neighbors deliver meals, make calls, and pack pantry bags for homebound seniors across Tarrant County. Find an opportunity that fits your week.

How It Works

  1. Step 1

    Fill out the volunteer form below (one form per volunteer)

  2. Step 2

    Speak with a recruiter and choose an opportunity

  3. Step 3

    Complete a background check and get started

Opportunity List

Meal Delivery in Tarrant County

Deliver meals to homebound neighbors one day per week, Monday through Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Individual and group routes available.

Friend to Friend

Build a weekly friendship with a homebound neighbor who may have no other visitors. Visit on your own timeline, after a short background check and a brief orientation. We ask for a six-month commitment; to get started, email Volunteer@mealsonwheels.org.

Special Events

Lend a hand at fundraisers and community events, or support our events team with outreach and day-of logistics. A flexible way to give time when your schedule allows.

Client Services Needs

Help homebound clients stay safe and independent at home, from installing grab bars to small repairs, yard work, and other hands-on tasks identified by our staff.

Administrative

Support our Fort Worth office with everyday tasks like data entry, mailings, and phone calls. Office roles keep meals moving out the door.

Social Reassurance Calls

Make friendly check-in calls to homebound neighbors, offering a warm conversation and a regular point of contact for those who live alone.

Pet Food Delivery

Deliver pet food to clients whose companion animals are part of the family. Deliveries go out on the second Saturday of each month.

Doorstep Pantry Bag Delivery

Bring shelf-stable pantry bags to clients who need extra food alongside their daily meals, with easy-to-prepare items chosen for homebound neighbors.

Group Opportunities

Serve together as a company, faith community, or family. Group meal-delivery days and team projects are a meaningful way to give back side by side.

Silver Santa Giving Tree

Brighten the holidays by granting wishes from our giving tree, filled with gifts of all sizes requested by the neighbors we serve each year.

Schedule Reality Check

Most meal delivery routes run Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Other opportunities have flexible schedules, so ask the recruiter what fits your week.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Complete the form and a member of our team will reach out to help you get started.

    Fields marked with an * are required. Your answers are saved automatically.

    Volunteer Application

    1. About you
    2. Contact
    3. Background
    4. Your help

    I wish to volunteer in Tarrant County, Greater Fort Worth, Texas *

    Your home address
    How we can reach you

    Cell carrier *

    We send route reminders by text, and the carrier helps those arrive reliably.

    Emergency contact *

    Someone we can call if something happens while you are volunteering.

    For example: spouse, daughter, friend

    This section is used to run the background check that all volunteers complete. It is not shared outside Meals On Wheels.

    Are you retired? (optional)

    Required for the background check.

    Many of our clients speak Spanish. Tell us anything you speak, even a little.

    Is there anything we should know so we can match you with the right role? (optional)

    For example, if you cannot lift heavy bags, cannot climb stairs, or prefer not to drive. We will find something that fits.

    Which days are you available? (optional)

    Select as many as you like.

    In what cities are you available to volunteer? *

    Pick anywhere you could realistically drive to. Most volunteers choose one or two.

    0 cities selected.

    Areas of interest *

    Select as many as you like. Nothing is final here, you will choose an opportunity with a recruiter.

    Deliver meals to homebound neighbors one day per week, Monday through Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Requires driving.

    Build a weekly friendship with a homebound neighbor who may have no other visitors.

    Lend a hand at fundraisers and community events, or support our events team with outreach and day-of logistics.

    Help clients stay safe at home, from installing grab bars to small repairs and yard work.

    Support our Fort Worth office with data entry, mailings, and phone calls.

    Make friendly check-in calls to homebound neighbors from wherever you are.

    Deliver pet food on the second Saturday of each month. Requires driving.

    Bring shelf-stable pantry bags to clients who need extra food alongside their daily meals. Requires driving.

    Serve together as a company, faith community, or family.

    Brighten the holidays by granting wishes from our giving tree, filled with gifts requested by neighbors.

    Are you applying as part of a group? (optional)

    A church, office, civic or student volunteer group.

    Volunteer terms and conditions *

    Please read and agree to all four.

    I have read the Meals On Wheels Volunteer Code of Ethics in the Driver Guidelines Brochure and agree to abide by these guidelines set by the Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County Board of Directors.

    I agree that all client information I receive, whether obtained by direct contact with clients and their families or information from Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County staff, is to be held in strict confidence to protect the rights of all clients.

    I understand that a background check is mandatory for volunteers age 18+ and must qualify to volunteer.

    I agree to indemnify and hold Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, suits, or any other damages of any kind arising from my activities as a volunteer for Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County.

    After you submit, a recruiter will contact you to talk through the options.