Fight Hunger - Help Seniors Stay Nourished

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Description : This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors in the community. Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver free groceries to seniors once a month as part of our Brown Bag program. Volunteers will pick up bagged groceries that are ready to go and then deliver them to seniors in our program. Mileage may be tax deductible.

About Us : East Side Elders helps our seniors live full and rewarding lives - in the home and community they want - for as long as possible and as healthy and well as possible. Our teams of volunteers, students and community members provide a wide range of services and activities that give the necessary support and resources to our elderly neighbors wherever they call home.

Hours: One Thursday afternoon a month

Commitment: We are looking for volunteers who can commit to delivering groceries once every month and also on-call volunteers who can fill in when our regularly scheduled volunteers are absent.

Qualifications:

• Must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and insurance

• Volunteers must have their own vehicle to use for deliveries

• Must pass a background check

• Able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds in a caring, courteous manner

• At least 18 years old

Benefits:

• Gain experience working with seniors and people dedicated to helping seniors

• Make a difference in the lives of seniors in the community

If you are interested in this position, please contact us:

Volunteer@EastSideElders.org

651-683-2413

463 Maria Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55106

Applications can be filled out online: