Community members can now ride along with Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels volunteers before signing up to become a driver, officials announced in a Sept. 25 news release.

About the program

The Training Wheels Program will welcome four participants one Wednesday a month from approximately 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to ride with a driver. The program will begin and end at the Bud O’Shieles distribution center, located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg.

Participants must be 18 years old or older and sign a release of liability, according to the release. Additionally, volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe, non-slip shoes and comfortable clothing.

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"Our volunteers are the backbone of our program, and with Training Wheels, we hope to give potential volunteers a clear understanding of the invaluable role they play," Executive Director Doug Simpson said in the release. "This program is a great way to introduce community members to our mission and inspire them to help us continue providing vital services to our seniors."

Get involved

Ride-alongs will begin in October and will alternate Wednesdays each month, Director of Development Kristie Phillips said in an email.

Upon completion of the Training Wheels Program, participants will have the opportunity to submit a volunteer application and attend an orientation before becoming a member of the volunteer team, according to the release.


To sign up for a ride-along, click here or call 281-633-7053.