Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver
(Links2Care, Acton Community Hub, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities)
Position ID: V-HVC0160
Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2022
Opportunity Details: Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver
Contact | Kuljinder Kaur, Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Links2Care; Phone: 905-873-6502 ext 168; Email: kkaur@links2care.ca |
Duties | To pick-up and deliver hot meals to assigned clients in the Georgetown and/or Acton area while also performing a wellness check by talking with the client to ensure that they are safe and all is well. Meals are delivered in the mornings during the work week. |
More Info Link | https://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 or adults with disabilities who are living in the Acton area. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Community Groups |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; 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 | Solitary ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | Acton |
Number of Positions | Acton: 2 individual(s) ; Georgetown 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Ongoing support from coordinator(s) is provided year round. |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Volunteer is responsible to have transportation. |
Cost | Volunteers are responsible to obtain a Police Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to volunteering. Once volunteers begin, half of the cost of the police check is reimbursed. |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | 1 million dollar liability car insurance is required. |
Agency Details: Links2Care, Acton Community Hub, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Office Phone | 519-853-3310 or 905-873-6502 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-844-0252 |
Fax | 519-853-3530 |
info@links2care.ca | |
Website | www.links2care.ca |
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