Volunteer Meal Delivery Drivers & Couriers

Summary

Deliver more than just a meal | Make an immediate, tangible difference | Create moments of meaningful connection | Support independence in your community | Be part of a proven, community-wide effort

Location

In-Person

Calgary, Alberta

When

Opportunity Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Asap

About This Opportunity

Deliver More Than Just A Meal

Calgary Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer Meal Delivery Drivers and Couriers to help ensure members of our community have reliable access to nutritious food and compassionate human connection.

Each weekday, we deliver meals to over 550 clients, many of whom rely on this service to remain independent in their own homes. For some, a Meals on Wheels volunteer may be the only friendly face they see that day.

Why Volunteer With Calgary Meals on Wheels?

Make an immediate, tangible difference | Your time directly supports food security and well‑being, with instant impact and heartfelt appreciation from clients.

Create moments of meaningful connection | Simple greetings and brief check‑ins help reduce social isolation and bring comfort and joy.

Support independence in your community | Meal delivery allows clients to stay in their homes longer, maintaining autonomy and quality of life.

Be part of a proven, community‑wide effort

• Over 1 million meals delivered each year for the past four years
• 37,000+ volunteer hours donated last year alone
• A service that has never missed a scheduled delivery since 1965
  
  

Volunteer Opportunities (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday–Friday)

Regular Route – Choose a day of the week and frequency that works for you (weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly). You’ll be matched with a consistent route in your quadrant of the city, allowing you to get to know both the route and the clients you serve.

Flexible Spares – Can’t commit to a regular schedule? Flexible spares help cover planned and last‑minute gaps. Available routes are posted online, letting you choose shifts that fit your availability.

Couriers (Downtown, no personal vehicle required) – Partner with a staff driver in a branded Calgary Meals on Wheels van and deliver meals as a team. Courier roles can be scheduled regularly or on a fill‑in basis.

We recognize that volunteers use their own vehicles and fuel for deliveries. To help offset this, we offer a Gas Rebate Program for drivers.

Requirements

• Availability between 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, at least one weekday
• Valid Alberta Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle (not required for Couriers)
• Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check, interview, references, and training
  
  

Our Volunteers Tell Us...

“I love the little moments: sharing a laugh, paying someone a compliment, or seeing their eyes light up when you connect. Those are the things that stay with you.”

“The biggest impact has been the connections you make with clients along the way and being able to make a difference in the community, if only a small one.”

Since 1965, Calgary Meals on Wheels has relied on the dedication of volunteers to deliver not just meals, but care, connection, and community. Each weekday, more than 65 volunteers help serve over 60 routes across the city — and we’d love for you to be one of them.

Ready To Make A Difference?

Apply Online: mealsonwheels.com/volunteer

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 403‑243‑2834 ext. 1020

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Access to car
• Valid Driver's License
• Own cell phone
  
  

Causes

Community & Social Services Seniors

Tags

seniors connection foodsecurity mealdelivery