Meals on Wheels - Driver

Volunteerstjohns; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate initiative with the Canadian Red Cross to support your community through the Meals on Wheels program. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in combating food insecurity and social isolation by delivering meals to those in need. This position requires a reliable individual with strong customer service skills who can handle client interactions with sensitivity, especially for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Training will be provided to ensure you are well-prepared for this rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to pick up and deliver meals using your own transportation method.
• Confident in handling client-related incidents.

Responsibilities

• Pick up prepared meals and deliver them to clients’ homes.
• Maintain accurate records of meals delivered and mileage.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

You want to make a difference?Embrace the journey of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) to support communities in needs.

The Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteers to be part of their mission The Meals on Wheels program mitigates the challenges of food security and social isolation in our community. We are seeking volunteers to assist with the delivery of meals to community members.

As a volunteer in this role, you will:

Pick up prepared meals from the designated location. Deliver the designated meal to clients’ homes on a pre-determined schedule. Observe routine precautions in the handling of food, including hand hygiene. Provide professional customer service when delivering meals. Maintain accurate records of program deliverables as instructed, possibly including trips, meals delivered and mileage.

You bring these essential talents:

Ability to pick up and deliver meals using your own transportation method. Strong customer service and communication skills. Confident in ability to handle client related incidents. Training will be provided. Sensitive to needs of seniors/people with disabilities. Punctual, reliable, conscientious. Full Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required.