- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
IMMEDIATE NEED Meals on Wheels Driver - Waterville area
ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Generations
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Our Meals on Wheels program is in immediate need of volunteer delivery drivers. Drivers are staggered in their pick up times between 9a-9:30a on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Depending on the routes, the time it takes for deliveries varies from 2-3 hours.
Mileage reimbursement is offered.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Delivering a hot, nutritious noon time meal to home bound seniors
- Act as a safety "check-in" person for home bound seniors
- Reporting to Spectrum Generations if recipient does not answer their door
- Must have the ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Must be a licensed driver with a safe driving record and carry the State’s mandated limit of Liability Insurance.
Volunteers who can't commit for every week are still encouraged to inquire, we need a substitute driver for Somerset as well.
More opportunities with Spectrum Generations
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Spectrum Generations
Location:
1 Weston Ct, PO Box 2589, Augusta, ME 04338, US
Mission Statement
Promoting life-long learning, health, wellness, nutrition, community engagement and social well-being of all older and disabled adults.
Description
Spectrum Generations spans four decades as a leading nonprofit provider of innovative solutions to the challenges of meals, care-giving, counseling, socialization, wellness, and life-long learning to seniors, maturing adults, and the disabled. Our mission is to secure positive outcomes through at-home and community-based services in rural, city, and small town settings for vulnerable aging and disabled populations.
Spectrum Generations:
- Offers a variety of assistance and services to seniors and disabled adults and their families ranging from a friendly helping hand to trained care including Meals on Wheels, Adult DayBreak, Family Caregiver Services, Money Management, and Bridges Personal Services and Care Management.
- Provides information about questions and concerns on a wide variety of issues that impact adults including Maine Care, Medicare, money-saving benefits programs as well as referral services and community presentations.
- Encourages the passions of aging and/or disabled adults and their families for lifelong learning through programs, classes, and workshops at our seven community centers.
- Provides opportunities and connections to participate in rewarding experiences such as social dining, travel, fitness and wellness programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Muskie Community Center38 Gold StreetWaterville, ME 04901
DATE POSTED
November 5, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Tuesday and /or Thursday mornings, 2-3 hours depending on route and road conditions.
- Volunteer will need to undergo a background check performed by the agency. Additionally, due to safety guidelines, volunteers may be required to wear a mask due to the high risk population we serve.