Date Posted: | 2022-03-18 |
Posted By: | Cristina Tozzi |
Date Needed: | 2022-05-01 |
City: | Toronto |
Location: | Ontario |
Country: | Canada |
Primary Category: | Accessibility and Disabilities |
Type of Position: | In Person – Weekdays |
Description & Details | |
You will use your own bicycle with a hook up trailer provided by the agency to deliver meals. A detailed map is supplied of the route to be covered, with all stops clearly marked. A Meals-on-Wheels sign on the trailer will alert other motorists that a delivery is in progress. You would be responsible for delivering the meal directly to the client’s home and pausing briefly to talk and observe their general condition. As a member of this team you will play a very important role in the lives of people who may have very limited contact with the outside world. Your friendly smile and genuine care for people in difficult circumstances will make a world of difference to those you deliver meals to.
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities: • Friendly smile • Review the route map • Inform the Meals on Wheels staff at least three days in advance if unable to cycle Requirements: • Must enjoy working with people Orientation, Training and Benefits: • Staff provides orientation and training before volunteers are placed in the program Program Time: **Currently looking for cyclists weekdays, specially Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 11am – 2pm, starting on May 1st, 2022 Volunteer Commitment: • Minimum of 3 months, 1 shift weekly or bi-weekly |
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How to Apply / Contact | |
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