Volunteer Drivers
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Meals on Wheels |
| Address: | 174 Hargrave Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3N2 |
| Website: | http://www.mealswinnipeg.com |
| Organizational Description: | Meals on Wheels provides meals to those who are unable to obtain or prepare meals for themselves. While providing nutritious food is an important part of the Organization's services, the daily visit from volunteers is equally important to clients. For many of them, the volunteer visit is their only contact with another individual during the day and therefore eases the feeling of loneliness. For the families and friends of clients, they are assured that a trained volunteer provides meals to them on a regular basis giving them the confidence of security that their loved ones are provided for. These factors set us apart from the frozen food sections in grocery stores. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Volunteers are the heart of Meals on Wheels. As a volunteer, you are responsible for delivering meals to seniors, elders, people living with disabilities and people recovering from injuries - all within your neighbourhood. Requirements Two hours of your time once a week or twice a month A valid driver's license A vehicle or partner willing to drive Three references You don't have to volunteer year-round to make a difference. If you can drive for a couple of weeks, a month or a season, we'd love to have you on our team. What Do Volunteers Do? Deliver 10 to 20 meals between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Volunteer on weekdays and/or weekends at a frequency that suits you. Pick up meals from one of our 13 delivery centres across Winnipeg and deliver to the neighborhood of your choice. Enjoy a flexible schedule. Receive a gasoline honorarium for each route you serve. |
| Skills Required: | Two hours of your time once a week or twice a month. Vehicle in good working order. Valid Province of Manitoba drivers license. Ability to lift approximately 20 pounds. Ability to work cooperatively with MOW staff and volunteers. Ability to respect the confidentiality of the clients and volunteers. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Communication skills Working as part of a team Problem solving Helping those in need |
| Age: | 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Weekend Two hours of your time once a week or twice a month. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Training/Orientation Volunteer drivers receive an gas honorarium of $6.00 for every route driven, paid quarterly. |
| How to Apply: |
Email: info@mealswinnipeg.com Online: www.mealswinnipeg.com/volunteer/apply-now/ |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
