Volunteer

It All Begins Here

Wayne County Nutrition Center Needs Volunteers — Help Us Serve Our Community

What are your skills? No, matter what your good at, we welcome and love our volunteers. It takes a community effort to make the Nutrition Center work.

The Wayne County Nutrition Center provides nutritious meals, social connection, and essential nutrition services to older adults and adults with disabilities across Wayne County. Our programs reduce food insecurity, improve health outcomes, and help people remain independent in their homes.

To meet community needs and maintain reliable delivery, we need dependable volunteers to fill a variety of roles. Your time directly supports vulnerable neighbors and strengthens the safety net in Wayne County.

Volunteer roles

  • Meal packaging and kitchen support: Prep, portion, and package meals in a safe, sanitary environment. Shifts available mornings and afternoons.

  • Meal delivery drivers: Deliver meals to homebound participants using agency vehicles. Mileage reimbursement provided.

  • Congregate site helpers: Greet guests, serve meals, and assist with site setup and cleanup at community dining locations.

  • Administrative support: Help with phone outreach, data entry, and volunteer coordination.

  • Special events and outreach: Assist with fundraising events, food drives, and community education efforts.

Who can volunteer

  • Adults 18 and older; some roles available for teens with guardian consent

  • No prior experience required—training provided for all positions

  • Reliable, compassionate people who can commit to scheduled shifts

Time commitment and benefits

  • Flexible shifts: regular weekly, biweekly, or one-time opportunities

  • Immediate training and clear role expectations

  • Hands-on impact: see the difference you make in people’s lives

  • Build skills in food service, logistics, and community engagement

  • Meet others who care about supporting older adults and neighbors in need

Safety and support We follow established safety and food-handling protocols. Volunteers are supervised by staff, provided with necessary PPE and instruction, and covered by liability insurance during approved shifts.

Get involved Contact Wayne County Nutrition Center to discuss available roles, shift times, and the next volunteer orientation. Bring your willingness to help; we’ll provide the rest.

Make a difference Your time is one of the most valuable donations you can give. Join Wayne County Nutrition Center’s team of volunteers and help ensure that no neighbor goes hungry and that older adults in our community thrive.