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Become a driver for Tillamook Meals on Wheels

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ORGANIZATION: Monmouth NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

  • 2 people are interested
Serving Meals

For more information or to become a volunteer please contact:

Zaira Flores Marin
503-304-3451

In just one hour you can help deliver a nutritious meal, a friendly visit and a safety check to a senior in Tillamook and its surrounding areas.

Our meal site operated Monday - Friday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Times are flexible.

As a driver you will:

  • Pick up meals at our location and hand-deliver them directly to seniors' homes. One volunteer drives the route accompanied by another volunteer who delivers "walks" the meal to the senior's door step.
  • Package meals at mealsite during designated times (time to be determined by meal site coordinator).
  • Observe consumers safety when delivering a meal and report any changes, concerns and observations with participants who are not home, are ill, or are having problems to Site Coordinator immediately.
  • Explain menu selections to participants, as needed.
  • Notify the Site Coordinator of any problems or concerns.

Expectations & Special Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
  • Ensure vehicle is in good repair with sufficient gas.
  • Must pass an Oregon DHS background check (which may include fingerprints) as required by law.

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About Monmouth NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

Location:

Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St S, Monmouth, OR 97361, US

Mission Statement

"The mission of NorthWest Senior & Disability Services is to promote dignity, independence and health: honor choice & empower people."

Description

NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS) is a local intergovernmental agency that was created in 1982. Designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill Counties. NWSDS is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and arranging services for seniors and people with disabilities in these five counties.

Funds for the operation of NWSDS and its programs come from the federal and state government, as well as from community groups and individual donations. NWSDS also relies heavily on dedicated and compassionate volunteers who serve in the following programs:

  • Meals on Wheels
  • Senior Dining Centers
  • Oregon Money Management Program
  • SHIBA (Medicare Counselors)
  • Peer Mentoring Program
  • Advisory Councils

PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT NWSDS.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Seniors
Community, Hunger, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

316 Stillwell AveTillamook, OR 97141

(45.45573,-123.84628)
 

DATE POSTED

August 15, 2023

SKILLS

  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Food Service
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • A minimum of one hour commitment. Flexible times between times of operation.
  • Driver's must provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance. All volunteers must successfully complete a full background check (which may include fingerprinting).

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