Meal Delivery Volunteer Driver
(Oakville Meals on Wheels)
Position ID: V-HVC0068
Last Full Update: 14 Jul 2023
Opportunity Details: Meal Delivery Volunteer Driver
Contact | Michelle Nichols, Director of Client Services, Oakville Meals on Wheels; Phone: 905-842-1411; Email: info@oakvillemealsonwheels.com |
Duties | To deliver hot and/or frozen meals to individuals in their homes in Oakville on a regular or substitute basis. |
More Info Link | www.oakvillemealsonwheels.com |
Benefits | Help Oakville residents with nutritious meals and offer daily well-being checks to individuals who lack mobility or the means to provide meals for themselves. |
Clients | Mainly adults, seniors, persons with disabilities, and people recovering from surgery of all ages |
Ages | 21 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Couples |
Areas of Interest | Food Services / Nutrition ; Friend / Penpal ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery |
Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Non-judgmental, discreet, diplomatic, compassionate Interested in seniors Knowledge of Oakville is helpful |
Commitment Length | Long Term |
Interaction Level | One-on-one |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round ; Also, relief volunteer work is available for volunteers who travel extensively or are snow birds etc. |
Accessibility | The volunteer position can involve climbing stairs, walking short distances, carrying up to 10 - 15 lbs. |
Location | Start at Mo's Family Restaurant, 467 Speers Road - Deliveries throughout Oakville |
Number of Positions | Oakville: 5 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training individually until familiar with the role, workshops for personal growth/information from time to time. Staff are always available if volunteers need help with an issue. |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Own vehicle; G licence; Appropriate insurance |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | - Clean driving abstract - Good driving skills |
Agency Details: Oakville Meals on Wheels
Office Phone | 905-842-1411 |
info@oakvillemealsonwheels.com | |
Website | www.oakvillemealsonwheels.com |
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