Volunteers’ warm hearts and helping hands are the glue that holds MMOW programs together. Whether delivering meals, assisting at senior centers, working in our resale boutique, or helping with special events and fundraisers, it is our volunteers’ gift of sharing their time and hearts that makes it possible for MMOW to support our participants’ independence with dignity. Along the way, smiles, hugs, and lasting friendships brighten everyone’s path.
MMOW drivers are the friendly faces that bring good cheer and bright smiles as well as hot lunch meals Monday through Friday. Meals are prepared by local food partners and picked up at that location. It takes about 1½ hours to deliver the meals for one day. Drivers are usually scheduled to deliver meals once a month, or more frequently if they wish.
Senior Center luncheons – MMOW’s luncheons are special events for our seniors and our luncheon volunteers are MMOW ‘s special hostesses. Volunteers assist with activities, games, and food service. Luncheon days and frequency vary from center to center. Volunteers can schedule as time allows.
Sadie’s Upscale Consignment & Resale – If you love fashion and home décor, Sadie’s is the place for you! Volunteers assist in all areas of MMOW’s resale shop Monday through Saturday. Shifts are flexible to individual availability between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Volunteers may schedule on a weekly or monthly schedule as time allows.
MMOW celebrates Volunteer Appreciation week during the entire month of April by hosting a series of luncheons and afternoon get-togethers to thank our incredible volunteers for their commitment to our participants all year long.
MMOW volunteers gather for a special recognition ceremony celebrating their achievements and dedication presentation of the Decade of Love Award, the Rob Timmons Spirit Award, and the Darlene Terpening Outstanding Service Award.
For more information on volunteering at Metroport Meals On Wheels, please contact Annette Blount at ablount@metroportmow.org or
call 817-491-1141.
There are two options to complete our volunteer application process. You may select to download and print the volunteer application or complete the application online.
A paper copy of our volunteer application is available to you when you choose this option. Please complete the information and return it via fax, US Mail or scan and email it to Annette Blount at ablount@metroportmow.org
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drivers license and auto insurance will automatically be sent to our office for processing.
The Darlene Terpening Outstanding Service Award was created to honor Darlene’s legacy and her spirit. As an organizer of Colleyville Meals On Wheels, a volunteer then staff member at Sadie’s, and MMOW’s Program Director, she not only gave of herself; she inspired others to give as well.
Honorees include:
The Rob Timmons Spirit Award was created in 2012 in memory of a long time board member, Rob Timmons. Rob’s dedication and giving spirit was inspirational to all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.
Honorees include:
This award, established in 2002 by Scott Murray in honor of Byron and Peggy Nelson’s tenth year of involvement with the MMOW golf tournament, honors a special volunteer who has given at least ten years of service to MMOW and whose support has touched many areas of our organization.
Honorees include:
Just as a shining star illuminates the sky, MMOW’s Shining Stars have brightened our organization in countless ways.
Honorees include:
I promise that I shall hold in confidence and not divulge any information regarding participants involved in Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. (“MMOW”). I will not violate the confidential relationship between MMOW, its participants, program and volunteers. I accept full responsibility for maintaining the confidential and private nature of all records and information entrusted to my care.
I consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. of any and all photographs and any other audio/visual materials taken of me for promotional material, educational activities, and exhibitions or for any other use for the benefit of the program.
I understand that Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc. (MMOW) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, one of the purposes of which is to provide nutritious meals and related services to individuals in northeast Tarrant, south Denton, and south Wise counties, who are elderly, homebound, isolated or who are unable to cook or shop for themselves. I further understand that there are certain risks of personal injury and property damage or loss inherent in the delivery of meals to individuals at their homes and in the performance of services for individuals. I have volunteered my services to MMOW with full knowledge and awareness of these risks and hereby personally and voluntarily assume all risks of injury, damage or loss. In addition, I hereby unconditionally and irrevocably release MMOW and each of its officers, directors, employees and volunteers, and agree not to assert any claims or otherwise take any legal action, with respect to any injury, loss or damage to persons or property which arise out of or result from my performing volunteer services for MMOW. Further, on behalf of myself and on behalf of my family, estate, heirs, assigns or any other persons claiming by, through or under me, I hereby indemnify, defend and hold harmless MMOW and its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from and against any claims, actions, causes of action, liability, damages or losses sustained or suffered which arise out of or relate to my performing volunteer services for MMOW. In addition, I understand that (i) the execution of this Unconditional Release and Indemnification Agreement is a condition of MMOW allowing me to perform volunteer services on its behalf, (ii) MMOW relied on the agreements contained herein, and (iii) this Agreement shall be continuing in nature and shall automatically apply each time I am performing volunteer services on behalf of MMOW.