Portland Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver

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The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s mission is to improve the physical, social, emotional and economic well-being of elder adults in Southern Maine.

Volunteer position title: Meals on Wheels Driver

What, specifically, will the volunteer(s) do? Pick up meals at the appropriate dining center, deliver meals to the homebound seniors on their route and return to the meal center upon completion of the deliveries.

Experience & skills needed by the volunteers: Must have a valid driver’s license and current up-to-date car insurance. Must be able to pass a background check and driving-record check.

Number of volunteers needed? 2-4

Where can the volunteer(s) work? There is an urgent need for drivers to be able to deliver meals to clients living within the city of Portland!

When can the volunteer(s) work? Meal deliveries are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What length of commitment is expected of the volunteer(s)? The delivery takes approximately 2 hours. You can volunteer as little as one day per week or as much as 2 days per week.

Is this assignment: X on-going, or ____ short term?

What benefits or considerations do you offer the volunteer(s)? The volunteers can get .44 cents per mile reimbursement from the meal center to deliver meals and back to the meal center.

When will volunteer training/orientation occur? Training will be provided at the meal center before the volunteer first starts. A new volunteer will be asked to attend a mandatory agency orientation.