Meals on Wheels Driver (Georgetown)
(Links2Care, Georgetown Community Hub, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities)
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 |
info@links2care.ca | |
Website | www.links2care.ca |
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