Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver - Merrimack Valley Area

AgeSpan; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeSpan is seeking a Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver to deliver meals to homebound older adults and individuals with disabilities. This role involves a flexible schedule, with shifts typically lasting 3-4 hours in the mornings. Volunteers will make a positive impact in their community while managing deliveries throughout the Merrimack Valley and North Shore.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities.
• Pick up meals at a central location and deliver along a route.

Skills

Reliability

Basic English

Job description

AgeSpan, Inc

Volunteer Position Description

Position Overview: The Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver transports prepared meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout the Merrimack Valley and North Shore. The volunteer position involves picking up meals at a central location and delivering them along a pre-determined route directly to the homes of several older adults in your area. Once you're done, you return the delivery packaging items and you can get back to your regular day knowing you've made a positive impact!

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Complete a volunteer application & CORI background check.
• Must have personal reliable transportation, current driver's license and must have automobile insurance with a minimum liability coverage of $20,000/$40,000.
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, getting in and out of a vehicle up to 30 times per day, bending, reaching, twisting, walking, and climbing multiple flights of stairs at residences that do not have elevators.
• Requires driving in four season weather conditions.
• Able to read, write, understand, and interpret basic English.
  
  

Location: We have openings available in various cities/towns throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.

Time Commitment: We can set up a volunteer schedule that works with yours. The program runs Monday- Friday. Volunteers can deliver 1-5 days a week. Typically, shifts are about 3-4 hours per day, in the mornings from approx. 9:00am-1:00pm.

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