Meals on Wheels Driver (Georgetown)

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

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0079
Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2022

Opportunity Details: Meals on Wheels Driver (Georgetown)

Contact Kuljinder Kaur, Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Links2Care; Phone: 905-873-6502 ext 168; Email: kkaur@links2care.com
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 Highschool Credit Hours No
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

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

Office Phone Georgetown: 905-873-6502
Acton: 519-853-3310
Oakville: 905-844-0252
Toll Free Phone Georgetown: 1-866-920-6502
Oakville: 1-866-844-0252
Fax 905-873-6195
E-Mail info@links2care.ca
Website www.links2care.ca
Address & Map
360 Guelph St, Unit 33
Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5
 
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