Through a variety of volunteer projects and special events, the VNA Meals on Wheels Teen Board's objective is to assist VNA Meals on Wheels in feeding the hungry and spreading awareness about senior hunger. Currently, 70 teens from 19 Dallas high schools are on VNA Meals on Wheels Teen Board. Past service projects include making holiday gift bags, greeting cards and mugs for VNA Meals on Wheels clients and delivering space heaters.
VNA Teen Board Meetings are held at 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd Sunday of every month during the school year at the VNA Haggerty Center located at 1440 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247. Due to the current global pandemic, meetings will be held via ZOOM until further notice.
PROGRAM COMMITMENTS/REQUIREMENTS
- Membership is open to all Dallas area high school students. There is an application process and up to 75 students will be selected.
- Members are asked to make a one-year commitment with the possibility of continued service throughout their high school years.
- Yearly dues are $40. Dues will cover the cost of a t-shirt and establish the general operating budget for the Teen Board. (Financial Aid Scholarships are available based on need)
- To remain active, VNA Teen Board members must attend a minimum of 5 meetings and participate in 6 service events (4 delivery routes; 2 non-delivery activities) between September and April.
For more information about the VNA Meals on Wheels Teen Board please email Inga Wilson at wilsoni@vnatexas.org or Miriah Leddy at miriah.leddy@vnatexas.org.
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