Meals On Wheels Volunteer Driver
(Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region, Meals On Wheels)
Opportunity Details: Meals On Wheels Volunteer Driver
Contact | Anne-Marie Aidoo or Lara Yanchis, MOW Program Coordinator, Victorian Order of Nurses; Phone: Anne-Marie 905-821-3254 ext 6091 * Lara 905-821-3264 ext 6092; Email: annemarie.aidoo@von.ca |
Duties | a) Pick up and deliver meals to clients, including: |
Benefits | - Working as part of a dedicated team committed to serving the needs of the community - Experience working with seniors - Educational opportunities - Increase your social network - Gain or expand your interpersonal skills - Personal growth and satisfaction - Excellent volunteer recognition - Gain experience in not for profit sector - A reference may be provided upon request |
Clients | Vulnerable clients who can't perform food preparation or shop on their own because of illness, disability or frailty. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Customer / Sales Services ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
Dates and Times | We have a need for any day between Monday - Friday: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Varies by client's residence |
Location | Delivering meals to Oakville or Mississauga |
Number of Positions | Burlington: 3 individual(s) ; Oakville: 7 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required |
Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region, Meals On Wheels
Office Phone | 905-821-3254 ext 2 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-817-8589 or 1-800-727-1581 |
Fax | 905-821-8256 |
peelMOW@von.ca | |
Website | von.ca/en/von-care/Meals-on-Wheels-Hot |
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