Call 2 homebound community members on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, or an agreed upon schedule. The calls are done remotely, and volunteers are provided a script, guidelines and a resource list to utilize for the calls. You will be calling the same 2 clients every week. Each call typically takes 5-10 minutes. Farsi and Spanish speaking volunteers are especially needed. To sign up or for more information, please contact Margaret, the Community Connections Volunteer Manager at margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org or (310) 394-5133, extension 3.

Time Commitment: Community Connections is a relationship driven program that relies upon consistent bi-weekly communication between you and your assigned clients. While the length of time commitment is less than an hour twice a week and the time of day can vary, you must commit to make your calls. Please let us know if you plan on a vacation or need to take a break. Please inform Margaret at margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org.

To start the volunteering process, there are 3 simple steps:

1. Complete the online Community Connections Volunteer application linked here.
2. To complete the mandatory background check, contact margaret@mealsonwheelswest.org or (310) 394-5133, extension 3. The background check takes 3-5 business days to be completed.
3. All Friendly Calling material will be sent via email once you sign up.