For over 65 years, Meals on Wheels has been helping people in our community and now the Meals on Wheels Proserpine branch is asking for help.
Since coming out of COVID, the not-for-profit organisation’s volunteer numbers have dwindled, down to only 18 active volunteers.
“It’s a rock and a hard place,” said Helen Maynard-Turner, the coordinator of Meals on Wheels Proserpine.
With only 18 volunteers left, including cooks and drivers, it has been a struggle to ensure the service when someone is sick or unable to volunteer.
Helen sent out a plea on Facebook, asking for volunteers for the service.
“We’ve had a lot of positive response, and even two ladies have signed up.
“This now brings our 18 volunteers to 20.”
However, the perfect number for Helen is 30 volunteers.
“It’s a good working environment, and each volunteer is given training on policies and procedures that are in place.”
The driver volunteers would visit Proserpine clients five days a week, to Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket and Airlie Beach clients three times a week, and out to Dingo Beach and Midge Point once a week.
The service, while delivering meals, also acts as a wellness and social support program, and services anyone of any age and capability.
To sign up to volunteer with Meals on Wheels Proserpine, contact Helen between 7am and 12pm, Monday to Friday on 07 4945 1733.
Meals on Wheels Proserpine is helping local residents and needs your help. Photo supplied
