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2 people are interested
Volunteer Drivers Needed!! Elm Court (Downtown Portland)
ORGANIZATION: Meals on Wheels People
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
General Responsibilities:
- Deliver meals to homebound Meals on Wheels People 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
Requirements:
- Driver must be at least 18 years old
- Submit to a criminal background investigation
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance that complies with state law
- Must be willing to use own vehicle
Available Routes:
Monday
Rt 11 - Location: Old Town. Current Size: 15 Recipients; 4 Buildings. Approx. Delivery Time: 1 hour.
Rt 13 - Location: Old Town/Downtown. Current Size: 9 Recipients; 3 buildings. Delivery Time: 45 min.
Tuesday
Rt 2 - Location: Northwest. Current Size: 17 Recipients; 6 Stops/Buildings. Approx. Delivery time: 1.5 hours.
Rt 4B - Location: Downtown. Current Size: 18 Recipients; 3 buildings. Delivery Time: 1.25 hours.
Rt 12 - Location: Downtown. Current Size: 19 Recipients; 2 buildings. Delivery Time: 1.25 hours.
Rt 13 - Location: Old Town/Downtown. Current Size: 9 Recipients; 3 buildings. Delivery Time: 45 min.
Thursday
Rt 2 - Location: Northwest. Current Size: 17 Recipients; 6 Stops/Buildings. Approx. Delivery time: 1.5 hours.
Rt 12 - Location: Downtown. Current Size: 19 Recipients; 2 buildings. Delivery Time: 1.25 hours.
Friday(Add a little extra time for each route due to frozen)
Rt 2 - Location: Northwest. Current Size: 17 Recipients; 6 Stops/Buildings. Approx. Delivery time: 1.5 hours
Rt 3 - Location: Old Town/Burnside. Current Size: 13 Recipients; 4 buildings. Delivery Time: 1 hour.
Rt 7 - Location: Old Town/Pearl & Naito. Current Size: 19 Recipients; 3 buildings. Delivery Time: 1.5 hour.
Rt 12 - Location: Downtown. Current Size: 19 Recipients; 2 buildings. Delivery Time: 1.25 hours.
Rt 13 - Location: Old Town/Downtown. Current Size: 9 Recipients; 3 buildings. Delivery Time: 45 min.
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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
WHEN
WHERE
1032 SW Main St.Portland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours