- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Drivers Need for UPO COVID-19 Hunger Relief Program
ORGANIZATION: United Planning Organization
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
24 people are interested
Drivers ONLY (during the COVID-19 crisis) with a car needed to deliver food Starting week of April 27th
Let us know if you can help - email us at volunteer@upo.org
Please complete your sign-up to get you started
Sign-up to Volunteer with UPO click here
Think about your passion. We want your experience to be rewarding and fun.
As always, feel free to ask any questions.
the health of our clients and volunteers is our absolute top priority so (if you do drive for us) please adhere to these rules:
- Please wear face covering or mask
- Please bring sanitizer and wipes if at all possible while delivering - use them after EVERY delivery
- Do not interact directly with clients or other residents in buildings - especially elevators and corridors
- Knock and leave bags at apartment/house doors - call ahead if at all possible to let clients know you are arriving, initial delivery log indicating receipt
- We can provide surgical gloves and some wipes
UPO COVID-19 Hot Meals are already prepared and sealed for residents. Volunteers are provided a list of routes to deliver to (name and phone numbers). Other volunteers can sign up as navigators and help drivers on deliveries. Routes normally contain between 6-8 deliveries and take about 1-2 hours.
*Mileage Reimbursement provided*
More opportunities with United Planning Organization
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About United Planning Organization
Location:
2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Advocacy and Volunteer Services, Washington, DC 20032, US
Mission Statement
Uniting People with Opportunities
Description
The United Planning Organization, the designated community action agency for Washington, DC, was established December 10, 1962 to plan, coordinate, and implement human services programs for low-income residents in the Nation's Capital. For over 50 years, UPO has been in the forefront of the war on poverty. As the catalyst for economic security and growth for all Washington, DC residents, UPO has laid the groundwork for innovative social service programs such as weatherization and energy conservation services, Head Start, workforce development training and youth development.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SEUnited Planning Organization (UPO)Washington, DC 20032
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2020
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Customer Service
- Public Advocacy
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We will need meals delivered to families and support supplies A minimum of 4.0 hours up to 6-8 meals per driver
- Driver must have own vehicle to transport to residents;