VOLUNTEER
Coronavirus and Covid-19 have changed everyone's lives for the time being, but we are still committed to serving as many of our clients as possible. Due to the suspension of congregate meals at our Senior Centers, we now have a large increase in the amount of volunteers needed to deliver Meals on Wheels. If you are in good health and would like to help us serve our most vulnerable during this difficult time, please read on and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Meals on Wheels volunteers are required to have a State of Alaska DHSS background check. The State of Alaska DHSS will not accept any alternate background checks, but the Background Check Unit (BCU) has eliminated the fingerprint portion for now and has said they will be returning results as fast as possible.
To become a Meals on Wheels volunteer in Juneau, please register via the "Sign Up to Volunteer!" button below, or contact our Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator, at mow@ccsjuneau.org, or 907-463-6179.
To expedite the process, the following forms can be filled out in advance, scanned or photographed, and emailed to hr@ccsjuneau.org. Alternately, they can be faxed to 888-637-2983.
Background Check Release of Information
Background Check Application
Driver Information Sheet
Confidentiality Form
Code of Ethics
Media Release (photo needed for ID badge; if you have a clear, well-lit, front facing photo of yourself, you can include this with your paperwork. If not, we will take a photo of you.)
Meals on Wheels volunteers are required to have a State of Alaska DHSS background check. The State of Alaska DHSS will not accept any alternate background checks, but the Background Check Unit (BCU) has eliminated the fingerprint portion for now and has said they will be returning results as fast as possible.
To become a Meals on Wheels volunteer in Juneau, please register via the "Sign Up to Volunteer!" button below, or contact our Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator, at mow@ccsjuneau.org, or 907-463-6179.
To expedite the process, the following forms can be filled out in advance, scanned or photographed, and emailed to hr@ccsjuneau.org. Alternately, they can be faxed to 888-637-2983.
Background Check Release of Information
Background Check Application
Driver Information Sheet
Confidentiality Form
Code of Ethics
Media Release (photo needed for ID badge; if you have a clear, well-lit, front facing photo of yourself, you can include this with your paperwork. If not, we will take a photo of you.)
Overview of Volunteer Opportunities
Covid-19/Coronavirus Specific Volunteer Needs
Serving Seniors
Hospice
Special Events
Other
Covid-19/Coronavirus Specific Volunteer Needs
- Meals on Wheels - home delivered meals to home-bound seniors as well as those seniors that have lost lunch service due to the suspension of senior center congregate meals
- Friends of Seniors - while normally this includes all sorts of in-home companionship, during the covid crisis volunteering is limited to necessary activities, primarily light housekeeping
- Grocery delivery to seniors over 60 years old
- Check-in telephone calls to elders to see how they are doing
- Back up Cooks or kitchen staff for meal preparation
Serving Seniors
- Deliver food packages and meals to seniors' homes (Meals on Wheels)
- Visit with seniors at our Adult Day program or any one of our senior centers
- Collect craft items and teach crafts
- Play music or lead sing-alongs at our Adult Day program or any one of our senior centers
- Help with housework, do puzzles, listen to stories, and other activities in elder's homes (Friends of Seniors)
Hospice
- Provide respite for caregivers
- Read aloud to clients
- Move hospital beds between storage facility and client homes
Special Events
- Serve on planning committees
- Help at fundraisers and special events
Other
- Serving on sub-committees of the Board of Directors and/or other advisory councils.
- Assistance with mailings or other light admin tasks