More than just a meal — deliver nourishment, connection, and care to neighbors in need. Bloomington Meals on Wheels depends on community members, just like you, to partner with us and help us fulfill our mission.
Our greatest need is for volunteers to deliver meals to clients on established routes in Monroe
County. If you want to serve in this way and have 1-2 hours a month, let us hear from you today.
🚗 How Volunteering Works
Step 1: Orientation & Training
We’ll provide training that covers safety, delivery logistics, and helpful tips.
Step 2: Choose Your Route
Pick a local delivery route that fits your schedule. Most routes take 60-90 minutes and serve up
to 12 clients.
Step 3: Deliver with Heart
Pick up prepared meals and deliver them to clients’ homes. A friendly smile and check-in go a
long way.
Step 4: Make an Impact
You’re not just delivering food—you’re providing vital connection and care that helps clients
stay independent.
🐞Why Volunteer?
- Make a real difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities
- Flexible, regular commitment — once a month or more
- Meet great people — volunteer with a partner or on your own
- Be part of a community that cares
✅ Volunteer Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license and car insurance
- Access to a vehicle
- Commit ~60-90 minutes for each delivery shift
- Pass a basic background check
📝 Ready to Apply?
Become a part of something meaningful today.
[Apply to Volunteer]
You can also download, complete, and return our application here.
Have questions before signing up? Reach out:
- Phone: 812-822-2499
- Email: info@bloomingtonmealsonwheels.org
👨👨👦👦 Adopt a Route – Group Volunteering
Want to give back as a team? Adopt a Route is a great way for workplaces, churches, and community groups to get involved.
How It Works
- Your group adopts a delivery route (e.g. monthly or quarterly)
- Team members rotate driving responsibilities
- We provide training and scheduling support
Why It’s Great
- Promote teamwork and community spirit
- Ideal for lunch-hour volunteering
- Your group gets recognized (if desired) on our website and social media
- Easy to fit into your team’s schedule
What You’ll Need
- A group of 4–10 volunteers
- A point person to help coordinate
- A recurring time commitment (e.g. 1x per month, 4x per year)
- Ready to adopt a route or learn more?
- Email us at info@bloomingtonmealsonwheels.org or use our contact form to get started.
Sign up to volunteer:
Online
Print and return the three forms above
Bloomington Meals on Wheels could not exist without our dedicated volunteers and generous donors. Both help keep the cost of our program affordable for our clients.
If you can volunteer over the noon hour once a month to deliver meals, please let us know. Download the volunteer application, agreement form and confidentiality form on the top of this page. Email to info@bloomingtonmealsonwheels.org or mail it to 2620 N. Walnut St., Suite 925, Bloomington, IN 47404.
Volunteers use their own vehicles to deliver meals and usually work in pairs. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and state mandated liability insurance on the vehicle they will use to deliver the meals. Each route takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Need more info on becoming a volunteer? Email us info@bloomingtonmealsonwheels.org or call us at 812-822-2499.
