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Finding a Sense of Community in Ottawa – Volunteer profile

December 16, 2016

Finding time to juggle school, work and a social life can be challenging for students. While some may find the workload restricts the time for extra-curricular activities, Stephanie explains that finding time to volunteer for Meals on Wheels has never been an issue.   She explains that being matched up with kitchens close to school has […]

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Behind the Wheel – December 2016

December 9, 2016

Click on the following images for more info!                      Mileage claims and donations Deliver or sponsor Christmas What to do if a client offers you a gift City of Ottawa Volunteer Parking Permit renewal Volunteer opportunities  

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Volunteer Driver Mileage Claims

December 9, 2016

Did you know that last year Meals on Wheels drivers gave almost $25,000 through donating their mileage?  THANK YOU! This generous donation is an important part of reaching our fundraising goals! Mileage Claims will be due by Dec 31st for 2016. If you haven’t already filed your claim you can find the form you need […]

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Christmas Deliveries

December 9, 2016

Every year Meals on Wheels volunteers and staff join Moe Attalah and friends at the Newport Restaurant to pack and deliver a special free meal on Christmas day to over 100 seniors. Teams also deliver gifts and goodies donated by Home Instead Senior’s Care Be a Santa to a Senior Program as well as local […]

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Gift Acceptance Policy

December 9, 2016

What should volunteers do if clients offer them a gift?  Is it appropriate for volunteers to give gifts to clients?  At this time of year it’s especially important to know how to respond to these questions. Volunteers and clients can develop very special bonds over time.  The result can be that volunteers may think of […]

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