Meals On Wheels Volunteer (Victorian Order of Nurses, Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, VON

Meals On Wheels Volunteer

(Victorian Order of Nurses, Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, VON - Mount Forest)

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Position ID: V-GUE1867

Last Modified: 03 Jan 2022

Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

Deliver Meals - Brighten Days

Contact

Kelsey Richardson, Meals on Wheels Supervisor, Victorian Order of Nurses; Phone: 519-323-2330 ext 5235; Fax: 519-323-9655; Email: Kelsey.Richardson@von.ca

Duties

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to clients in Guelph, Centre Wellington, and North Wellington.
Volunteer positions are available for both tasks.

More Info Link

www.von.ca

Benefits

Volunteering with the Victorian Order of Nurses is a great opportunity to give back to your community, meet new people and have new experiences while being a part of Canada's leading charitable organization addressing community health and social needs.

Clients

Meals On Wheels clients are seniors and adults with disabilities who need assistance in order to meet their nutritional needs

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups

Areas of Interest

Food Services / Nutrition ; Pandemic / Coronavirus / COVID-19 Support ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Volunteers must be compassionate, patient, responsible, dedicated and have a desire to help people in their community.

Commitment Length

Minimum commitment is 2 hrs weekly; volunteers are needed who are available for regular shift each week.

Interaction Level

One-on-one - This position is a moderate level of interaction. Volunteers interact with their delivery partner during routes and briefly with each client.

Minimum Hours

2 / Week

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon (10:30 am to 1 pm)
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (10:30 am to 1 pm)
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon (10:30 am to 1 pm)
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (10:30 am to 1 pm)
Friday: Morning, Afternoon (10:30 am to 1 pm)

takes place over the lunch hour
11AM to 1:00 PM

Seasons

Year Round

Accessibility

Not Accessible - Dependant on the client home

Number of Positions

Elora ; Fergus ; Guelph ; Mount Forest

10 individual(s) needed in total.

Meals on Wheels drivers who like distance driving are needed. Rural route coverage needed in North Wellington.

Training

Orientation - Introduction to the organization. ; Training on the job - Mentoring/coaching training is available.

Transportation

Car required - For drivers only. Runners don't need a vehicle.

Cost

Mileage compensation is available for the driver.

Police Check

Required

Additional Requirements

A clear Vulnerable Sector Check (police check) is required for this position, and can be done through the Guelph Police station.
A driver's abstract is required for volunteers applying for the driver position. Driver's must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and a vehicle to deliver.

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