Become a Volunteer and Make a Difference

Supporting locals

As a volunteer, you’ll be helping all kinds of South Australians who need support to stay healthy and live socially connected lives.

Connecting community

Connections can be found everywhere — in the great people you’ll meet on the road, in the kitchen or over a shared meal.

Creating happiness

Whenever a hot meal is delivered or a coffee shared, your kindness will create a ripple of positivity for those most in need.

Drive

Deliver meals that do a world of good

Love to drive and enjoy a friendly chat? Join our team to deliver meals!

If you have a few spare hours, you can make a big difference in someone's day. We'll even cover your running costs.

Not a driver? That’s okay!
Every delivery team needs a passenger to help the driver navigate. You’ll share meaningful connections and brighten someone’s day by delivering not just a meal but also a smile.

What you’ll need for this role:

Availability on a weekday from 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
A roadworthy car and a valid driver’s licence (for drivers).
A National Police Certificate (free of charge if you don’t already have one).

Cook

Help us nourish people in need

From expert chefs to potato peelers – we need you!

Step into a lively, welcoming kitchen environment where teamwork and laughter are always on the menu.

Each week, our Meals on Wheels kitchens come alive with a vibrant team of cooks, kitchen assistants, food enthusiasts, and keen beginners working together to create delicious meals.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference, one meal at a time!

What you’ll need for this role:

Availability on a weekday from 7:00 to 10:30 AM (Fresh cook kitchen)
Availability on a weekday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM (Cook-chill kitchen)
A National Police Certificate (free of charge if you don’t already have one).

Connect

Shape events that foster community

You may be surprised to learn that we plan a wide variety of social gatherings for customers of Meals on Wheels SA. These range from lunches in pubs, clubs and our own kitchens to smaller, more intimate functions in coffee shops and homes. We’re scouting for socially conscious people who want to help us plan and run these events.

For this role

A National Police Certificate is required. If you already have one conducted less than 2 years ago, we can accept a copy. If not, we can run a check for you free of charge (and provide you with a copy for your personal use if you request it within the first 3 months of issue). We can provide training free of charge if you do not already have a current First Aid Certificate.

“Meals on Wheels SA is definitely a good organisation to volunteer for. I’m really helping out the people I deliver to and also the organisation. It’s enjoyable and satisfying.”

Cheryl

Volunteer

“Because I’ve been delivering meals for so long now, you can actually see that for some of them that it’s something very special in their day. They really enjoy seeing a friendly face, someone to have a little bit of a chat to, and also knowing they’re going to get a nourishing meal.”

Colin

Volunteer

“You look forward to having a very quick chat to the people that you deliver to. Some of them are waiting at the door, others are in their chairs, but always with a smile, a ‘thank you’ and always full of gratitude.”

Jane

Volunteer

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Become a Volunteer

Join great people supporting our community

Benefits

What you can look forward to

Supporting locals

Connecting community

Creating happiness

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Drive

Deliver meals that do a world of good

Cook

Help us nourish people in need

Connect

Shape events that foster community

For this role

What our volunteers say

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