Meals on Wheels Volunteer Courier - URGENT

Every shift makes a difference. Join Meals on Wheels and help isolated and homebound seniors stay nourished, connected, and engaged with their community.

Description
Care BC is URGENTLY looking for Kitchen and Meal Courier Volunteers to help deliver meals from our kitchen in East Vancouver to a depot within Vancouver on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays. This volunteer opportunity would be a 2-hour, or less commitment once a week.

Volunteer Impact:
Our dedicated volunteer team delivers 240 meals a day, Monday – Friday! 
Last year, we delivered over 60,000 meals serving over 650 vulnerable seniors and homebound neighbors. 

As a Kitchen Meal Courier, you are a vital link helping vulnerable seniors remain nourished and safe in their own homes.

What does it take to be a Meals on Wheels Volunteer?
   •  Only 2 hours per week, from 9:00am-11:00am
   •  Or less as a spare volunteer
   •  Making deliveries from East Vancouver to a depot in the Fraserview area 
   •  Supporting dispatchers with needed tasks in the kitchen

Why we do it:
   •  To help keep seniors and isolated individuals live independently and confidently in their own homes
   •  To help relieve stress on family caregivers

Qualifications:
   •  Strong Communication skills
   •  Patient and reliable

Other Requirements:
   •  18 years of age or older (volunteers under 18 can participate if accompanied by a guardian). 
   •  A cleared criminal record check. (CareBC can assist with this at no cost)
   •  Willing to provide two references.
   •  Proof of double COVID -19 vaccination (Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes Care BC as a health services provider because we support vulnerable clients).
   •  Valid driver license and auto insurance (for car-based volunteers only).

How to Apply:
Fill out our application form on our website: https://www.carebc.ca/apply-now.html
If you have any questions or need support with the application, feel free to reach us at: wmowvolunteers@carebc.ca or 604-733-6614 ext. 107