2025 EXCEL Senior Friend Award recipient Chris Felling
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Meals on Wheels volunteer experience
Community service and senior support
Volunteer recognition and advocacy
Areas of Interest (3)
- The vital role of social interaction in Meals on Wheels programs for homebound seniors.
- Volunteer retention and motivation: Why personal connection outweighs special recognition for long-term service.
- Community impact of small-time volunteering commitments in school districts.
Notable Quotes (2)
I think the most rewarding and favorite part of Meals on Wheels is interacting with the recipients.
Meals on WheelsDescribing the personal impact of the volunteer work.
If you're looking for a place to volunteer I think look at what you like to do what you're kind of passionate about.
VolunteeringAdvice to prospective community volunteers.
People (2)
Chris FelingVolunteerVolunteer for 7-8 years, delivers meals on Mondays in the 622 school district area.
1 quote
Volunteer for 7-8 years, delivers meals on Mondays in the 622 school district area.
“I would love to do that but unfortunately I've got more hot meals in the cold car you know that I need to deliver.”
Refusing a gift-buying request from a recipient to prioritize delivery schedule.
Tim DoulyNominatorNominated Chris Feling for volunteer recognition.
Nominated Chris Feling for volunteer recognition.
Places Mentioned
622 school district
Events & Meetings (1)
- Weekly Monday volunteer shifts