Activities involved
Driving
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: - valid G driver's license and access to personal vehicle
- minimum $1 million in vehicle liability insurance
- Flexible in schedule
Meals on Wheels - Delivery Driver
The Meals on Wheels program provides hundreds of older adults and adults with disabilities a meal delivery over the weekday, lunchtime hours. Did you know we make and deliver hundreds of meals daily from Monday through Friday? The Meals on Wheels program provides older adults and adults with different abilities (who for various reasons are unable to cook their own meals) with hot and/or frozen nutritious meals. Meals are delivered by volunteers over the lunch hour, while also providing a short friendly chat and a check on their wellbeing; enabling our clients in Waterloo Region to live at home with independence and dignity. During a Meals on Wheels delivery shift, volunteers will: - Deliver hot and/or frozen meals to clients as per the order given on the route sheets (approximately 7-13 clients, varying on the day and service demand) - Carry out brief security check and provide social contact to clients - Report any undelivered meals or absent clients to the office - Report any concerns you may have about clients to the office - Treat all information regarding clients on your route with complete confidentiality * Mileage reimbursements are provided monthly.
Additional Details & Skills Required
All volunteers will receive agency wide and program specific training before their first shift.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- Gain experience in working with older adults and/or adults with different abilities - Flexible opportunity - you let us know when you are available! - Meet new people - Help clients maintain independence and dignity in your community
Activities involved
Driving
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: - valid G driver's license and access to personal vehicle
- minimum $1 million in vehicle liability insurance
- Flexible in schedule