UPDATE: Meals on Wheels is in desperate need of volunteers to help service their clients with nutritious meals. These individuals may not be able to leave their homes due to COVID-19 (isolated, physical limitations, etc.). If you are interested in helping, please contact them directly.
Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) is a community-focused organization embracing volunteerism in the provision of nutritious meals and services. All the meals are delivered within the community by dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers enjoy being part of delivering healthy, hot meals to clients and ensuring that everyone is having a great day.
Volunteer Delivery Drivers support both hot and frozen meal programs by delivering meals directly to our client’s homes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Meal delivery occurs between 10:30 am and 1:00 pm, Monday-Friday (most routes do not take the full 2.5h to deliver)
- Volunteers meet at our office (1127 Bancroft Drive) at 10:15 am on the day of their scheduled delivery
- Volunteers will receive their route list, complete with client name, address and general driving directions.
- There is a maximum of 18 meals per route, although the average meal count is 14 meals/route.
** As the coordinator, I make every attempt to assign our Volunteers to a route in an area they feel the most comfortable driving, i.e., know the area. I also try to my best to keep the Volunteers on that specific route to becoming familiar with the clients.
Qualifications
- All Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) volunteers will complete an interview to determine their interests and best suitable position.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable, insured vehicle
- Must pass a screening process which includes a Vulnerable Sector Check
Meals On Wheels (Sudbury) policy states that Volunteers must offer their time at least once per month, to remain as a registered volunteer. However, we do understand that vacations and life events may interrupt scheduling. As well our policies insist that all Volunteers receive proper training in meal delivery, Agency processes, and client privacy before going on delivery.
What we do for you
- Gain valuable work experience
- Give back to the community
- Make a positive difference
- Develop new skills
- Network and meet new people
- Enrich your life
Help us help them; volunteer for Meals on Wheels! You are not only delivering a meal; you're providing a smile!
**Interested volunteers should respond to this ad, or visit out website to complete an application. The Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you as soon as possible!
Thank you!
