Make a Real Difference in Someone’s Life
Are you a teen looking to contribute to your community, earn service hours, and have a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland welcomes you to explore our diverse youth volunteer opportunities.
Serving Central Maryland Since 1960
Have Fun While Making a Difference
- Earn Service Hours: Fulfill your service requirements while making a genuine difference.
- Learn About Meals on Wheels: Gain valuable insights into our mission and operations.
- Help Homebound Individuals: Make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.
- Have Fun While Making a Difference: Engage in rewarding activities and meet like-minded people
Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Meal Delivery During School Breaks
Age Requirement: Any age with an adult
Grocery Shopping
Age Requirement: Any age with an adult
Requirements: A 9-12 month commitment, attend a volunteer orientation session, and pass a background check.
Fundraise
Host an event with a local business on behalf of Meals on Wheels.
Age Requirement: No age requirement
Service Projects
Design your unique service project to brighten the day of homebound aging adults, sharing your special gifts and spreading joy to our clients.
Age Requirement: No age requirement
Ready to Start Volunteering?
Send us a message or complete a volunteer application today!
2024 Teen Ambassador Program
A summer leadership experience, professional development skills, and service hours for rising 9th-12th graders, spanning two weeks, Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30PM. The experience takes place at Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. TAP will continues its innovative partnership with Youthworks, a Baltimore City Summer Program for Youth.
Activities:
- 3.5 hours of active volunteering in our meal-packing kitchen
- 1.5 hours of engaging educational sessions
- 30-minute break for lunch
- Breaks and reflections
Requirements:
- Rising 9th-12th graders in good standing
- Completed volunteer and TAP applications, and signed parent/guardian waiver
- COVID-19 vaccination and masks may be required during the program
- Ability to stand for over 3 hours on a fast-paced kitchen line
TAP Participants Will:
- Meet like-minded high school students who care about our mission and volunteering
- Learn about the work we do for the homebound in our community
- Participate in daily educational seminars
- Earn over 20 hours of community service through meaningful hands-on volunteer opportunities
- Create and implement a project individually or in a small group to use their voice and experiences during the program to further the mission of Meals on Wheels
- Deliver meals to clients
Upon completion of the program, participants will receive:
- Certificate of Completion
- Letter detailing community service hours completed
- Ability to volunteer at MOWCM without an adult present
TAP 2024
For more information about participating in the summer, please email vs@mowcm.org.
What Teens + Parents Say About TAP
“I enjoy both the kitchen and the packing room. It is really cool to see how everyone is needed to produce the final product. I really enjoy the feeling of helping others and making a difference.”
Peyton F.
Indian Creek School
“Overall, I highly recommend the TAP program. It is a really wonderful learning environment that is supportive and fun. It gave me an opportunity to learn new skills while giving back.”
Caitlin R.
McDonogh High School
“It’s a pretty interesting experience. It’s cool to see everything going towards a cause and to meet others who want to help out.”
Max H.
St. Paul’s School for Boys
“The impact of the volunteer’s work is more than people realize. We are providing food for hundreds of people. When you sit down to eat dinner each night, it is a great feeling to know you provided that for someone else.”
Karis W.
Mercy High School
Teen Learning Sessions Include
- Fundraising
- Nonprofits 101
- Marketing
- Networking
- Management
- Advocacy
- Mindfulness
- Interview Skills
- Leadership
- Partnerships
Final Projects Include
- Creating videos about volunteering at Meals on Wheels
- Writing letters to elected officials about the importance of funding for senior nutrition programs
- Creating a flyer to distribute at school about Meals on Wheels
- Creating a fundraiser
How We Serve
We provide nutritious meals to people who are homebound and unable to shop or cook for themselves – because of age, disability, or illness.
Ways to Give
Our caring staff conducts regular well-being check-ins during meal deliveries. This ensures that seniors receive the support they need to maintain their health. We’re not just a meal; we’re a lifeline to better physical and emotional health.
Volunteer
We empower seniors to maintain their independence with our “More than a meal™” service. Beyond food, we provide resources, education, and home safety assessments. Our goal is to enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.
Teen Volunteers, Elevate Your Impact!
Ready to make a meaningful difference in your community? Join Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland’s Teen Volunteer Opportunities and embark on a journey of service, growth, and impact.
Support Today
Join us in making a difference in the lives of Central Maryland’s seniors. Your support ensures that we can continue to offer “More than a meal™” and create a thriving, connected community. Together, we can make sure that no senior feels alone or hungry. Donate now to support our mission and brighten the lives of those who’ve enriched our community for years.