Date Posted: | 2022-03-18 |
Posted By: | Cristina Tozzi |
Date Needed: | 2022-05-01 |
City: | Toronto |
Location: | Ontario |
Country: | Canada |
Primary Category: | *Driving and Transportation |
Type of Position: | In Person – Weekdays |
Description & Details | |
The Meals on Wheels Program offers healthy, affordable meals to seniors and people living with disabilities in the downtown West-end community. This service is an integral role in supporting independence and connection, as Runners are often the only person seen by the client in the course of the day. The Meals on Wheels Runners, in partnership with a Driver, deliver hot meals along a planned route, for 1.5-2 hrs. a week. While on route, he/she is responsible to check the route book for special diets, ensuring each client receives the correct meal. A brief chat and careful observation to ensure their well-being is a part of the job. Due to the purpose of this program, runners are expected to include a client safety check while delivering the meal. Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities: • Friendly smile Skills Required: • Must enjoy working with people Orientation, Training and Benefits: • Staff provides orientation and training before volunteers are placed in the program Program Time: •6 days a week (Mon-Sat): shifts- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Volunteer Commitment: • May volunteer once a week or more |
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How to Apply / Contact | |
Contact Information:
Volunteer Program Emails:volunteers@westnh.org |