Community Delivery – Volunteer Driver (Kerr Street Mission, Oakville, Community Social Services)

Community Delivery – Volunteer Driver

(Kerr Street Mission, Oakville, Community Social Services)

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Position ID: V-HVC0204

Last Full Update: 08 Jun 2022

Opportunity Details

Comments

o Using your vehicle, help us deliver food parcels to clients who cannot attend our market (food bank) in person

Contact

Doris Nearing, Volunteer Coordinator, Kerr Street Community Service; Phone: 905-845-7485 ext 207; Email: volunteer@kerrstreet.com

Duties

o Once a week, deliver food parcels according to a prescribed route within the Oakville area (approximately 5-8 drop offs per shift)
o Arrive at KSM at the scheduled time to pick up food parcels and load car
o Follow route to clients addresses, following the drop off instructions on the list provided
o If contact cannot be made, return the food parcels to KSM
o Contact the Community Delivery Coordinator if any issues arise along the route and also to confirm deliveries have been made
o Shred documents containing client information once deliveries are complete
o Represent KSM in a positive and caring way with our clients and in the community

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+)

Areas of Interest

Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery

Skills/Experience

Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work

Commitment Length

Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - Weekly commitment for a minimum of 3 months

Interaction Level

One-on-one

Minimum Hours

2 / Week

Dates and Times

Wednesday: Afternoon

Seasons

Year Round ; o Shifts are Wednesdays with a one hour time commitment between 12:30pm and 2:30pm

Accessibility

Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance

Number of Positions

Oakville

3 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Training is provided ; KSM Policy & Procedure Training; Orientation; Support from staff

Transportation

Near public transit ; Driver License required ; Car required

Police Check

Required

Additional Requirements

o A Vulnerable Sector Check (police check) is required
o Must be reliable and punctual
o Good driver with valid drivers license and current auto insurance
o Ability to lift up to 30lbs with no issue
o Possess a mobile phone with text capability
o Good organizational skills and attention to detail
o Possess compassion and patience, and respect for client confidentiality
o Ability to cover cost of gas/mileage for weekly trips

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