Meals on Wheels Volunteer (Welland/Pelham)
Summary
Location
Welland, Ontario
When
About This Opportunity
To deliver hot meals to Community Support Services of Niagara clients on a pre-scheduled basis.
Responsibilities:
• To check route list for new clients or changes.
• To arrive at the food source at the designated time.
• To meet server at the food source and to ensure the accuracy of meal bag, including correct number of meals and names of clients receiving the meal(s).
• Immediately advise food source staff of any inconsistencies.
• Assist server to carry meal bags, as appropriate.
• To deliver hot meals to client’s home within the designated timeframe set out by CSSN
• To return the empty bags and route list folder to the food source or designated site after delivering.
• To inform the Program Coordinator of any safety concerns or changes in a client’s condition.
• To notify the Program Coordinator, in advance if you are unable to deliver your route.
• To understand and follow meal delivery and emergency procedures.
• Always maintain client confidentiality and greet clients in a friendly manner
• To be a good listener and respect the needs, decisions, and rights of the client.
Min commitment 2 hours a month (2 delivery routes)
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Driver's License
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Access to car
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean driving record & insurance coverage
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location