Meals On Wheels Volunteer Driver
(Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region Office, Meals On Wheels)
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| Contact | Brittanie Hinzman, MOW Program Coordinator, Victorian Order of Nurses; Phone: (905) 821-3254 ext 4225; Email: brittanie.hinzman@von.ca | ||
| Duties | a) Pick up and deliver meals to clients, including: • Reporting to the designated depot at the assigned time (Mississauga near Oakville border) • Picking up route list, and meals, etc. • Delivering meals to assigned clients, dropping off notices etc. within expected time frames • Ensuring that meals are received by the client at the time of delivery or following previously made arrangements or procedures • Talking with the client to observe that they are safe and all is well • Returning containers and any money collected to the designated depot • Returning any undelivered meals to the designated depot b) Maintain confidentiality of route sheets c) Submission of expense claim form as required d) Use “MOW” car sign to facilitate parking and to increase community awareness of the program e) Report to the supervisor any concerns regarding the well-being of the clients f) Attend in-service training as arranged by the branch, including initial orientation | ||
| 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 OSSD | 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 | Long Term | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | ||
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Day | ||
| 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 | ||
| Additional Requirements | Driver Abstract | ||
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| Organization Name | Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Region Office, Meals On Wheels | ||
| Office Phone | 905-821-3254 or 905-821-9481 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-817-8589 or 1-800-727-1581 | ||
| Fax | 905-821-8256 | ||
| clientrelations@von.ca | |||
| Website | www.von.ca/en/service/meals-wheels | ||
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