Senior Services of Alexandria urgently needs drivers to deliver thousands of weekly Meals On Wheels to senior residents in need.
“It takes less than two hours of your time to deliver meals,” according to SSA. “And don’t worry, we’ll train you.”
Seniors are especially vulnerable during the pandemic. Senior Services of Alexandria – Meals on Wheels program urgently needs additional drivers. #VolunteerAlex Please consider helping as an on-call volunteer – Mon, Wed, Thurs, or Fri. Click here https://t.co/G4PsVaoEH7 pic.twitter.com/OxALUDkUYu
— Volunteer Alexandria (@Volalex) October 31, 2020
There are a number of ways to give back during the pandemic. Volunteer Alexandria has reportedly mobilized more than 8,000 volunteers who have donated more than 11,000 hours since March.
Volunteers are needed at the following events:
- Wednesday, Nov. 4 — Food distribution at Casa Chirilagua (Two slots available)
- Monday, Nov. 9 — Decorate Envelopes for Holiday Sharing Program (Four slots available)
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 — Snow Buddy Orientation (96 slots available)
- Friday, Nov. 13 — Community Fresh Food Distribution (20 Slots available)
- Friday, Nov. 13 — Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed (Three slots available)
Help organize and bag donations for Casa Chirilagua. Just like it sounds. Safely socially distanced, you will organize and bag food and cleaning supplies for distribution. Monday, 11/2, 11/16, and 12/7 from 10 A.M. – Noon. To sign up, click on https://t.co/U2qRweeOoT pic.twitter.com/giVRM89EUS
— Volunteer Alexandria (@Volalex) November 1, 2020
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