The Meals on Wheels program in Dauphin is putting out the call to recruit more volunteer drivers.
Volunteers, using their own vehicle, would be asked to pick-up one hour shifts during a specific week, or a couple of times during a month. This placement depends on reliable individuals to offer time between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during weekdays.
PMH Regional Manager of Nutrition Services Lisa Fugleberg says the program is essential to their clients that struggle to prepare their own meals.
“The program relies on volunteer drivers. It’s our own healthcare staff that are making the meals, but it’s the drivers that get the hot nutritious meals to the clients.”
The Dauphin Meals on Wheels program has the capacity to deliver about 25 meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Lisa says the program is always recruiting, especially during the winter months where they typically see a drop off in drivers.
"With all that’s going on right now, we just wanted to put the call out that we always need drivers, and we really appreciate anybody that has time to do that volunteer driving.”
If you’re interested in driving to help clients maintain their ability to live healthily at home, call 204-638-2200 to give your information.
