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Become a Volunteer

Join great people supporting our community

There’s a volunteer in each and every one of us. Find out how you can make a difference in the wellbeing of South Australians by becoming a volunteer.

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Benefits

What you can look forward to

It takes a lot of great people to make a difference. Join our friendly volunteers and enjoy:

Supporting locals
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
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
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. 

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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).

 

Deliver meals that do a world of good
Help us nourish people in need
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 between 7:00 to 11:30 AM (Fresh cook kitchen)
  • Availability on a weekday between 8:00 to 11:30 AM (Cook-chill kitchen)
  • A National Police Certificate (free of charge if you don’t already have one).

 

ADMIN

Keep our branches running smoothly

Behind every meal delivered is a team making it all happen—and that includes the friendly faces helping in our branch offices. From answering phones and coordinating rosters to greeting visitors and keeping things organised, admin volunteers are the backbone of our operations.

We’re on the lookout for reliable, community-minded people who enjoy keeping things ticking along behind the scenes. If you’ve got a knack for organisation and a heart for helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll need for this role:

  • Confidence with computers
  • A warm and clear phone manner
  • A National Police Certificate (free of charge if you don’t already have one).
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Nowadays, Meals on Wheels operates over 80 branches in communities across South Australia, delivering 1.2 million nourishing meals every year to 12,000 South Australians with the incredible genero
Connect

Build social skills and connections

You may be interested to know Meals on Wheels SA have volunteers who enjoy spending time with people. There are a range of interesting roles like Kitchen Connector, Kind Companion and Social Navigator. If you are looking to make a difference in your community and have skills to facilitate social conversations, make people feel comfortable and heard, you could be our next WISE Volunteer.

What you’ll need for this role:

  • A First Aid Certificate (free of charge if you don't already have one).
  • A National Police Certificate (free of charge if you don’t already have one).

What our volunteers say

“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

Register today to become a volunteer

Consider this your invitation to join something wonderful. We look forward to having you onboard.

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