Meal Delivery Driver
Objective
To deliver meals to individuals who are elderly or disabled in their own home.
Responsibilities
- Pick up carrier of meals at the meal site.
- Follow route directions, deliver meals to assigned homebound people.
- Be friendly and cheerful-you may be the only person that they see all day
- Return the carrier to the meal site.
- Report to the program coordinator any problems, unusual situations or major changes obseved (health needs, safety conditions, sanitation, depression, confusion, ect..)
- Call coordinator if unable to deliver
Qualifications
- Your own vehicle or use of a vehicle ( in some cases the route can be accomplished without a vehicle)
- Valid drivers license
- Valid auto insurance
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to follow directions
- Knowledge and observance of traffic rules and laws
- Mandatory background check
- Friendly, supportive and compassionate attitude
Time Commitment
- Deliver once a week or as arranged by the coordinator
- Deliveries are one hour between 10:15 AM and 12:30 PM on weekdays
General Information
- Orientation and training will be provided
Meal Packer
Objective
To pack meals for delivery to homebound senior and disabled clients by volunteer drivers.
Responsibilities
- Work with kitchen staff and Meals on Wheels coordinator to adhere to dietary guidelines
- Have meals ready for delivery by 10:15 AM
- Pack meals according to meal routes and in appropriate containers
- Report any missing or damaged equipment
- Do not handle food when sick
- Observe food safety procedures and kitchen protocol
- Call Meals on Wheels Coordinator when unable to do shift
Qualifications
- Ability to stand for 2 hours
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to work closely with one other volunteer
- Ability to learn and follow food safety protocol
- Ability to work quickly, carefully and accurately
Time Commitment
- Shifts are 2 hours once a week or arranged by the coordinator
- All shifts start no earlier that 8:30 AM and are done by 11 AM
General Information
- Orientation and training will be provided, prior to the 1st shift
For More Information
Cynthia Fisher
Executive Director
Brattleboro Senior Meals
Email: director@brattleboroseniormeals.org
Phone: 802-257-1236