Meals on Wheels Driver (Georgetown) (Links2Care, Georgetown, Community Support Services)

Meals on Wheels Driver (Georgetown)

(Links2Care, Georgetown, Community Support Services)

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Position ID: V-HVC0079

Last Full Update: 15 Jun 2022

Opportunity Details

Contact

Katie, Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Links2Care; Phone: 905-873-6502 ext 165; Email: kcraig@links2care.ca

Duties

To pick-up and deliver hot meals to assigned clients in the Georgetown area while also performing a wellness check by talking with the client to ensure that they are safe and all is well.

More Info Link

www.links2care.ca

Benefits

Connect with your community and gain experience with seniors or adults with disabilities. Volunteers feel a sense of accomplishment and reward knowing that they are helping someone in need.

Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Clients

Seniors and persons with disabilities in the Georgetown area.

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples

Areas of Interest

Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; 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 ; Patience, reliability, understanding, caring, good communication and listening skills, and the ability to socialize. Some knowledge of seniors and/or adults with disabilities is helpful.

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: approximately 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM;
Days: as convenient to volunteer and agency

Seasons

Year Round

Accessibility

Not Accessible

Location

Georgetown and Acton area.

Number of Positions

Acton: 1 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 1 individual(s)

2 individual(s) needed in total.

Must have valid drivers license and current insurance.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Ongoing support from coordinator(s) is provided year round.

Transportation

Driver License required ; 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

1 million dollar liability car insurance is required.

Start Date

On or after 15 Jun 2022

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