Description

[ PLEASE NOTE: Volunteer applications are being accepted, with 'virtual' screening. Interested volunteers should apply ASAP. ]

CORE TASKING: Deliver hot and/or frozen meals to individuals who cannot prepare food themselves or bulk delivery to seniors community programs. In doing so volunteers will maintain confidentiality of route sheets, report concerns to the supervisor regarding the well-being of the clients, attend in-service training as arranged by the site. Clients are primarily seniors.

• In January, scheduling is taking place on a weekly basis, and upon your application, we will provide details
• Deliveries are designed to be 'CONTACTLESS', strictly observing COVID-19 restrictions
• This position is ideal for individuals as well as friends or family members to volunteer together!
• The minimum volunteer engagement commitment is 6 MONTHS, and we invite early retirees (55+) in good health to consider volunteering for up to 1 year
• The need for drivers to deliver food is in MISSISSAUGA, South Etobicoke, and Oakville.

**** The need for volunteers at this time is IMMEDIATE and URGENT - this 'role' qualifies as an ESSENTIAL SERVICE.>>> PLEASE click on 'Apply Now!' (above/below) for access to the program's outline/volunteer consent form. Volunteers with 'profiles' within Volunteer MBC's Referral System will also have their name/contact information sent to the VON, when they is the 'Apply Now!' feature. You are invited to create a 'profile' (at no cost to you) on Volunteer MBC's website. Thank you!

Qualifications

• Volunteer engagement for a MINIMUM of 6 months, preferably well beyond that (see GOAL, above)
• Valid Class 'G' driver's licence and clean driving record (must provide Driver's Abstract)
• Access to a reliable, clean motor vehicle (covered by auto insurance, as required by the Province of Ontario)
• During COVID-19, strict adherence to applicable HEALTH & SAFETY procedures, including 'contactless delivery'
• Good communication and active listening skills
• Friendly, outgoing with older adults and persons with disabilities
• Capacity to remain calm in unexpected situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to set clear boundaries, respect for privacy, and confidentiality
• 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check', because you'll be involved with vulnerable seniors
  
  *** Screening of applicants will be 'virtual' during COVID-19 (telephone/email/online interview(s)). After you apply, please monitor your 'Junk/Spam' folders in your email account, plus leave space on your voicemail for communications from the VON. 

Training

One time VON orientation followed by shadowing with a current program volunteer on a route plus ongoing training as required. Dates/times are determined by the Coordinator and volunteer applicants together. During COVID-19, emphasis will be on HEALTH & SAFETY procedures.