Wheels to Meals Driver

(Links2Care, Acton Community Hub, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0057
Last Full Update: 23 Mar 2022

Opportunity Details: Wheels to Meals Driver

Comments ON HOLD- Due to Covid 19 this program is on hold. Please check back in a few weeks or contact us at kcraig@links2care.ca for more information about other volunteer opportunities.
Contact Katie, Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Links2Care; Phone: 905-873-6502 ext 165; Email: kcraig@links2care.ca
Duties Volunteers drive clients to and from dining locations and can participate in the meal. A social outing for shut-in seniors every other week. Outing includes transportation by volunteers, if needed, to a local restaurant.  
Suitable for Adults and Seniors who have a good driving record. 
 
*Due to Covid-19 this program is on hold. Please check back in a few weeks or contact us at kcraig@links2care.ca for more information about other volunteer opportunities.
More Info Link www.links2care.ca
Benefits Mileage reimbursed.
Clients Seniors in the Acton area.
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Community Groups
Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Friend / Penpal ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Good driving skills and good driving record. Good communication skills. Some knowledge of Acton and/or Georgetown area.
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; At least a 6 month commitment would be preferred.
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Dates and Times Times: 11:30 AM to 1:30/2:00 PM; every other Monday
Seasons Year Round
Location Acton - from clients home to restaurant and back
Number of Positions Acton: 5 individual(s) 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
Must have valid drivers license and current insurance.
Training Orientation ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Orientation to the program. Other training opportunities are offered as available. Ongoing support from coordinator(s) is provided year round.
Transportation Car required ; 1 million dollar liability insurance required.
Cost Volunteers are responsible to obtain a Police Background Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to starting. Once volunteers begin, half the cost of the police check is reimbursed.
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Vulnerable sector screening, may be asked for a drivers abstract.

Agency Details: Links2Care, Acton Community Hub, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Office Phone 519-853-3310 or 905-873-6502
Toll Free Phone 1-866-844-0252
Fax 519-853-3530
E-Mail info@links2care.ca
Website www.links2care.ca
Address & Map
69 Acton Blvd
Acton, ON L7J 2H4
 
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