Meals on Wheels Driver Volunteer

Better Living Health and Community Services; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job description

Our Mission

Better Living is a non‑profit organization. We support the individuals in our community in maintaining their independence, enhancing their social wellbeing, and optimizing their overall health and wellness through the provision of a wide range of community support services and leisure opportunities.

Position Summary

Deliver hot meals to isolated seniors in the Don Mills Community between 11:30 am to 1:30 pm from Monday to Sunday and statutory holidays. Volunteers only required to commit 1 shift per week.

Standard Qualifications

1. Valid driver’s license
2. Valid vehicle insurance
3. Safe Driving Record
4. Ability to read and follow maps, directions and delivery details.

Background Check

• 2 Personal Reference Checks
• Police Record Check must be completed. Proof of Insurance must be provided.
• A driver’s abstract may be requested at any time prior to or during your volunteer placement.

Standard Competencies

1. Commitment to helping seniors and disabled adults
2. Confidence driving in all road conditions
3. Friendly and patient
4. Able to work cooperatively as a team member
5. Dependable and reliable
6. Own vehicle in reliable condition

Key Position Responsibilities

1. To drive, with a volunteer delivery “runner”, a pre‑determined route of 10‑15 residences
2. To provide reliable and timely meal delivery.
3. To accurately follow outlined route sheet guidelines and instructions.
4. To work cooperatively with “runner” to verify appropriate meals are delivered to assigned Clients in the community.
5. To report all changes in Client or environmental conditions to Meals on Wheels Coordinator immediately upon return from the delivery route.
6. To record mileage and volunteer time.
7. To strictly follow Meals on Wheels volunteer guidelines.
8. To act only within the defined roles and limits of this position description.
9. On occasion, drivers may be asked to take full responsibility for the delivery of meals in the event that a volunteer runner is not available to assist. In this case the driver would also serve as a link between Clients and Better Living Health and Community Services, and observe Clients’ well‑being and environmental conditions. No driver will be required to deliver meals without the assistance of a runner.

Position Benefits

• Play a vital role in the daily health and independence of seniors in our community, and to the efforts of the Meals on Wheels Program.
• Opportunity to build relationships with volunteers, staff, members and Clients.
• Increased understanding of community needs, Better Living Health and Community Services and of the community itself.
• Reimbursement of gasoline expense (amount to be pre‑determined, and may change according to the route and/or economy). This may be turned back to Better Living Health and Community Services as a donation, for which an income tax receipt will be issued.
• An invitation to volunteer training, social and recognition events.
• Letter of reference (upon completion of minimum hours of services) if requested.
• Volunteer experience which may lead to other Better Living or community opportunities.

Minimum Commitment

Minimum of one shift per week preferred between Monday to Sunday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Casual scheduling may be possible in agreement with the Meals on Wheels Coordinator.

Required Language

English

Transportation

Close to Bus and Streetcar stops, Free parking available.

Minimum Age

18

Minimum Hours per Week

2 hours

Task Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and the use of your own vehicle.

Accessibility

Building is accessible.

Intersection

Don Mills Road & Lawrence Ave. East; Varies