Our drivers bring meals and social interaction to Oahu seniors and individuals with disabilities so they can remain nourished in the safety of home. Each route usually contains 6-8 stops and takes less than two hours. Drivers must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and smart phone.Deliveries typically occur anytime during these times:Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.**Includes up to 2 hours of actual delivery time. The rest of the time is “commuting” to and from the meals pickup site. Volunteers must have access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a smart phone. For more information click here.Interested volunteers click here to apply directly on our website.Contact Information:Meals on Wheels: 808-356-8519Email: volunteer@lanakilapacific.org Eligibility:1. Must be 16 years or older2. Be negative for tuberculosis3. Pass a criminal background check 4. Clean driving record5. Provide 2 non-family adult referencesCOVID-19 ProtocolsTo volunteer with Lanakila Meals on Wheels, you must:Be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.Wear a mask and a face shield while packing – no exceptions. Face shields will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.Process:1. Submit an online volunteer application here. We will contact you.2. Allow for your application to be processed and for appropriate checks to be completed (usually within 7-10 business days).3. Attend an orientation session. Lanakila Meals on Wheels is a program of Lanakila Pacific, a Hawaii-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering assistance programs and operating social enterprises to build independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive, physical, social or age-related challenges. As Oahu’s oldest, largest and only island-wide meal service for kupuna and individuals with disabilities, Lanakila Meals on Wheels helps homebound individuals maintain their independence and live with dignity in the comfort of their own home. Our caring volunteers deliver nutritious meals and true friendship that recipients say improves their health, makes them feel safe and secure, and allows them to remain in a place they love.
Lanakila Meals on Wheels
About the organizer
Lanakila Meals on Wheels is a program of Lanakila Pacific. We are a Hawaii-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering assistance programs and operating social enterprises to build independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive, physical, social or age-related challenges. Since 1939, our vision has been to embody self-sufficiency and inspire inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities are empowered to live independently, find meaningful employment and thrive in spirit. We collectively serve and benefit more than 2,000 people each year including individuals with disabilities and seniors in our community.
Good For
Meeting People
Activity Type
Food Prep & Distribution, Help People, Fellowship
Cause
Food Insecurity, Kupuna, Special Needs
Requirements
Min age 16+
Need Driver’s License, Interview or Screening Process, Background Check
Meals on Wheels – Delivery Driver
Lanakila Meals on Wheels
Our drivers bring meals and social interaction to Oahu seniors and individuals with disabilities so they can remain nourished in the safety of home. Each route usually contains 6-8 stops and takes less than two hours. Drivers must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and smart phone.Deliveries typically occur anytime during these times:Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.**Includes up to 2 hours of actual delivery time. The rest of the time is “commuting” to and from the meals pickup site. Volunteers must have access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a smart phone. For more information click here.Interested volunteers click here to apply directly on our website.Contact Information:Meals on Wheels: 808-356-8519Email: volunteer@lanakilapacific.org Eligibility:1. Must be 16 years or older2. Be negative for tuberculosis3. Pass a criminal background check 4. Clean driving record5. Provide 2 non-family adult referencesCOVID-19 ProtocolsTo volunteer with Lanakila Meals on Wheels, you must:Be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.Wear a mask and a face shield while packing – no exceptions. Face shields will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.Process:1. Submit an online volunteer application here. We will contact you.2. Allow for your application to be processed and for appropriate checks to be completed (usually within 7-10 business days).3. Attend an orientation session. Lanakila Meals on Wheels is a program of Lanakila Pacific, a Hawaii-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering assistance programs and operating social enterprises to build independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive, physical, social or age-related challenges. As Oahu’s oldest, largest and only island-wide meal service for kupuna and individuals with disabilities, Lanakila Meals on Wheels helps homebound individuals maintain their independence and live with dignity in the comfort of their own home. Our caring volunteers deliver nutritious meals and true friendship that recipients say improves their health, makes them feel safe and secure, and allows them to remain in a place they love.
Good For
Meeting People
Activity Type
Food Prep & Distribution, Help People, Fellowship
Cause
Food Insecurity, Kupuna, Special Needs
Requirements
Min age 16+
Need Driver’s License, Interview or Screening Process, Background Check
Lanakila Meals on Wheels
About the organizer
Lanakila Meals on Wheels is a program of Lanakila Pacific. We are a Hawaii-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering assistance programs and operating social enterprises to build independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive, physical, social or age-related challenges. Since 1939, our vision has been to embody self-sufficiency and inspire inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities are empowered to live independently, find meaningful employment and thrive in spirit. We collectively serve and benefit more than 2,000 people each year including individuals with disabilities and seniors in our community.