Organization: Southwest Tennessee Development District Office of Aging and Disability (SWTDD)
Make a Difference One Delivery at a Time
A simple meal can mean so much more than food—it can provide comfort, connection, and peace of mind to a senior living independently. Join our team of Home-Delivered Meal Drivers and help ensure older adults in Madison County receive nutritious meals along with a friendly face each week.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Pick up pre-packed meal boxes at the designated distribution location.
- Deliver meals to seniors on an assigned route in Madison County.
- Provide a friendly greeting during each delivery.
- Occasionally assist participants by carrying meal boxes into their homes and placing them in the kitchen or another requested location.
- Report any immediate concerns about a participant's well-being to program staff.
- Maintain participant confidentiality and treat every individual with dignity and respect.
Schedule
- Day: Monday mornings
- Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour per week
- Routes: Most routes are within the City of Jackson, with additional county routes available for volunteers interested in serving surrounding rural areas.
Volunteer Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current automobile insurance.
- Reliable personal vehicle.
- Ability to lift and carry meal boxes (approximately 10–20 pounds).
- Comfortable walking to residences and occasionally entering homes to assist participants with bringing meals inside.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Ideal Volunteer
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Friendly, dependable, and compassionate.
- Comfortable interacting with older adults.
- Punctual and committed to serving their assigned route.
- Looking for a meaningful way to give back in just one hour each week.
Why Volunteer?
Your weekly delivery is about more than a meal. For many seniors, your visit may be the only personal interaction they have that day. By volunteering, you'll help older adults remain healthy, independent, and connected while providing reassurance that someone in the community cares.
One hour. One route. A lasting impact. Join us in delivering nourishment, independence, and hope to seniors throughout Madison County.
