Area seniors in need of Meals on Wheels volunteers
Did you know that just a few hours of your time, once or twice a week, can help seniors remain healthy and independent in their homes? Spectrum Generations is seeking volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors and disabled adults.
Drivers are needed to assist with coverage of the following Meals on Wheels routes:
Cohen Community Center in Hallowell
- Drivers: Wednesdays and/or Fridays to deliver meals
- Packer Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Deliver to: Augusta, Chelsea, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Wayne, Windsor, & Winthrop.
Contact: Nutrition Coordinator at 207-620-1188
Lincoln County Regional Center in Damariscotta
- Drivers: Wednesdays and/or Fridays to deliver meals
- Deliver to: Waldoboro and Wiscasset.
Contact: Nutrition Coordinator at 207-790-6021
Mid-Coast Regional Center in Brunswick
- Drivers: Wednesdays and/or Fridays
- Deliver to: Bath, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, Harpswell, Phippsburg, Richmond, & Woolwich
Contact: Nutrition Coordinator at 207-607-4406
Muskie Community Center in Waterville
- Drivers: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to deliver meals
- Packer Days: M-F from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Deliver to: Albion/Benton, Fairfield, Oakland, Vassalboro/China, Waterville, and Winslow.
Contact: Nutrition Coordinator at 207-660-9263
Somerset Community Center in Skowhegan
- Driver Days: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to deliver meals
- Deliver to: Hartland/St. Albans, Madison, Norridgewock, Pittsfield, Skowhegan, & Solon/Embden
Contact: Nutrition Coordinator at 207-612-5123
Waldo Community Center in Belfast
- Drivers: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to deliver meals
- Deliver to: Belfast, Brooks, Lincolnville, Searsmont, Searsport, & Unity areas.
Contact: Nutrition Coordinator at 930-8090
Total time commitment is only 2 to 3 hours per day and drivers are reimbursed for mileage.
Requirements for Drivers:
- Must have the ability to lift 25 pounds
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of Insurance
- Valid Vehicle Registration
Business groups, individuals, families, and college students are encouraged to apply to volunteer. Applications for back-up drivers to fill in as-needed are always welcome.
If you would like to be part of Spectrum Generations mission of “No Senior Goes Hungry,” call the local number listed to volunteer or call 1-800-639-1553. Spectrum Generations is the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging. For more information visit www.spectrumgenerations.org/volunteer.