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Drivers Needed! Meals on Wheels People - Multnomah Village Center

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ORGANIZATION: Meals on Wheels People

  • 7 people are interested

Available routes every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday!


General Responsibilities:

  • Deliver meals to homebound Meals on Wheels participants
  • May assist with packing hot and cold meals if needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Arrive at the center on time (if unable to attend, please notify center manager)
  • Assist in packing coolers and count items to make sure you have the correct number of cold and hot packs, milk, box lunches, and any other food items being delivered
  • Deliver meals to assigned addresses - check route directions
  • Upon arrival at each home, take a little time to be pleasant and chat with client
  • Pick up any donation envelopes from clients and return them to the center manager
  • Return parking pass, coolers, keys, and route back to center

Average Time Commitment:

  • 1.5-2 hours/day

Age Requirements:

  • 18 years old
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance that complies with state law

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Submit to a criminal background investigation
  • Exhibit respectful and calm demeanor - good manners and patience
  • Able to use own car to deliver meals
  • Able to work well with a diverse group of individuals
  • Able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, patience, and reliability

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About Meals on Wheels People

Location:

7710 SW 31st Ave, PO Box 19477, Portland, OR 97219, US

Mission Statement

The vision of Meals on Wheels People is that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation. We enrich the lives of seniors and assist them in maintaining their independence by making nutritious food, social contacts and other resources easily available. Our organization is community based, emphasizes volunteer involvement and is financially sound.

Description

Meals on Wheels People is a nonprofit, secular organization that has provided seniors with hot meals and opportunities for health, hope and friendship since 1970. Each year more than 7,500 volunteers prepare and deliver 1.3 million meals to seniors in the Portland-Vancouver metro area. The loyal support of our volunteers combined with the generous financial contributions of our donors keeps the vision of Meals on Wheels Centers alive.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Seniors
Community, Hunger, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

7688 SW Capitol Hwy.Portland, OR 97219

(45.468224,-122.7099)
 

DATE POSTED

September 16, 2016

SKILLS

  • Transportation
  • Multi-Tasking
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1.5-2 hours

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