Working at Meals on Wheels Diablo Region: 9 Reviews

MOWDR values its employees, and the work we do truly makes a difference in people's lives and the community at large. I am grateful for management and my team. Moreover, I appreciate my work-life balance. Something which is very important to me.

Pros

Meaningful work. Professional growth.

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Productive and fulfilling

Finance Accountant (Current Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - July 21, 2022

I absolutely love working at Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. It is very fulfilling to work with a group of people who care, and truly want to make a difference in peoples lives. I have been given me many tools to grow, learn, and advance. They also understand the work/life balance and are very flexible with doing what works best for each individual. I feel very grateful to be a part of the MOWDR team!

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Meals on Wheels Diablo Region insights

Based on 12 survey responses

What people like

Feeling of personal appreciation
Supportive environment
Clear sense of purpose

Rewarding and fun place to work

Friendly Visitor (Current Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - July 20, 2022

My journey with the Meals on Wheels has just began, but it feels so rewarding to be with a group of people who are working together to make a difference in peoples lives. I can tell how important communication, inclusivity and fun it is to work here. I'm learning about other departments and how we can work together to assist clients better. Every day I go to work I know I'm making a difference.

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Job with meaning

Program Specialist (Current Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - July 12, 2022

At the end of the day I know I have made a difference in someone's life. It's nice to work for a Meals on Wheels organization that delivers "more than a meal" as we do with our various support services. I've always felt supported by my manager and co-workers. The relatively new (1.5 years) Executive Director has provided sound leadership.

Pros

Women lead, purpose driven organization with flexibility to work from home

Cons

parking lot is small, but low priced metered parking is available

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Great place to make a difference

Volunteer Development (Current Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - July 12, 2022

An amazing organization with a clear mission to help people but also allows the employee to grow both personally and professionally. MOWDR has an inclusive culture that is constantly looking to adapt and improve. The support here is outstanding, from the leadership to the volunteer base, this group is a perpetual-inspiration machine, helping to make the community a better place, and Meals on Wheels Diablo Region a wonderful place to work.

Pros

Experience helping people on a daily basis

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Amazing mission, work hardly feels like work!

Communications Specialist (Current Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - July 7, 2022

Joined for the mission, stayed for the amazing goals, plans, and accomplishments of the org. Management is open to new ideas which I appreciate. They have a lot of great services for older adults 60+, excited to see where the org goes in the upcoming years!

Pros

Managers are very understanding and supportive, mileage reimbursement, remote opportunities, work-life-balance

Cons

Parking lot gets full sometimes, (we have a double parking system in place which has been working fine in the short-term), I think they're looking into alternative solutions

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Impactful work

Chief Executive Officer (Former Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - September 26, 2021

The work is great. Organization is well respected. Opportunity to greatly impact the community. Working with a board has challenges. Focus on what you can achieve and disregard the other stuff.

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A place with a good purpose but poor execution

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - Walnut Creek, CA - June 29, 2021

It used to be a good place to come work at. It’s now filled with discrimination, bias’ and politics. Such blatant bias that your eyes will bleed. Old school managers will not change ways and too much politics at play between departments. There’s no room to grow.