Other Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for other meaningful ways to get involved? In addition to meal delivery, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that support seniors through wellness programs, social connection, and behind-the-scenes work.

A Matter of Balance (Fall Prevention Program)

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region needs volunteer coaches for A Matter of Balance classes!

A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help older adults manage concerns about falls and promote increased physical activity. Volunteer Coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls, identify ways to reduce falls, and lead exercises to help increase strength and balance.

MOW Diablo Region offers free training to volunteers interested in becoming a Certified Coach and provides all the tools needed to lead a class.

Class Schedule:

  • Twice a week for 4 weeks (2 hours each), or

  • Once a week for 8 weeks (2 hours each)

What do you need to become a Coach?

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Enthusiasm, dependability, and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults

  • Ability to lead low-to-moderate level exercises

  • Complete a 12.5-hour Coach training certification program

For more information about Coach training, contact Tuyet Iaconis, Fall Prevention Program Manager, at tiaconis@mowdr.org.

The Cafés

The Cafés are places for older adults to gather and enjoy social activities and a meal. Our Cafés serve 220 healthy, free, or low-cost lunches in 5 locations every weekday.

You can:

  • Take reservations over the phone

  • Help set up for lunch

  • Greet diners

  • Help serve food

Each weekday, seniors gather at the Café for a healthy meal in a social setting.

We operate seven Cafés:

  • Bay Point, Ambrose Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road

  • Brentwood, Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane

  • Concord, Senior Center, 2737 Parkside Circle

  • Oakley, Oakley Senior Center, 215 2nd Street

  • Pittsburg, Senior Center, 300 Presidio Lane

  • Rodeo, Community Center, 189 Parker Avenue

  • Walnut Creek, Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Office & Administrative Volunteers

What does an office volunteer do? Your duties will vary based on your experience and what you feel comfortable doing.

You can:

  • Do research online or on the phone

  • Prepare mailings

  • Answer phones

  • Help with special projects

  • Computer work, databases, or other skills

  • Photography, video, internet projects