Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver for Strathcona Area
ORGANIZATION: Health and Home Care Society of BC
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Join Meals on Wheels and make a real difference-one delivery at a time. We are looking for compassionate drivers and bikers to deliver nutritious meals, a friendly hello, and a brief wellness check to seniors and homebound neighbors, helping them stay safe, nourished and connected to their community.
We currently have a high demand for deliveries in the Downtown Eastside and are looking for volunteers who are comfortable supporting this community. There’s a strong need for support in this area, and your help would make a significant difference, as we are currently unable to meet the demand. To help you feel confident and supported, we offer shadow shifts, where you can accompany an experienced volunteer to get familiar with the delivery process, route, and area.
Volunteer Impact:
Our dedicated volunteer team delivers over 400 meals a day, Monday - Friday.
Beyond meals, you’ll offer:
- A friendly visit
- An informal wellness check
Your check-in helps reduce isolation and provides peace of mind to both clients and their loved ones.
What does it take to be a Meals on Wheels Volunteer?
- Only 2 hours per week (or less as a spare driver)
- Making deliveries on a weekday of your choice between 10:30am and 1:00pm
- Interested in making positive and friendly connections with isolated seniors
Why we do it:
- To help keep seniors and isolated individuals live independently and confidently in their own homes
- To help relieve stress on family caregivers
Why volunteer with CareBC?
- A meaningful way to give back to your community
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive and welcoming staff and volunteer team
- Ongoing training and support for volunteers
- Mileage reimbursement
- Confirmation of volunteer hours and reference letters available after a qualifying period
Qualifications:
- Comfortable interacting with seniors
- Strong Communication skills
- Compassionate, patient and reliable
Other Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older (volunteers under 18 can participate if accompanied by a guardian).
- A cleared criminal record check. (CareBC can assist with this at no cost)
- Willing to provide two references.
- Proof of double COVID -19 vaccination (Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes Care BC as a health services provider because we support vulnerable clients).
- Valid driver license and auto insurance (for car-based volunteers only).
How to Apply:
Fill out our application form on our website: Apply Now! - CARE BC
If you have any questions or need support with the application, feel free to reach us at: wmowvolunteers@carebc.ca or 604-733-6614 ext. 107
1 Shift
- 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM PST - FULL
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About Health and Home Care Society of BC
Location:
204-3077 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6H3J9, CA
Mission Statement
Health and Home Care Society (formally VON BC) has provided services to seniors for the past 120 years. Our Meals on Wheels program provides a noon day meal for those who want to continue to live in their homes, mainly the frail elderly. Our Family Respite Centre provides a home-like environment, day and overnight respite programs and professional and therapeutic care for adults and seniors, many with cognitive and physical disabilities, to enable their caregivers to get a much-needed break.
Description
Looking for volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule? We have various roles, flexible times and routes for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels, visit with clients and ensure they are safe. If you don't have a car, we are partnered with car sharing programs or can match with a driver for deliveries or you can even deliver meals using you bike!
At the Family Respite Centre volunteers enhance the programs already established for our clients some of whom stay over night (short term only) or spend the day with us.Perhaps you could give a two hour commitment?
If you are seeking positions to improve the quaility of the life of a senior, wanting to give back to your community in a meaningful way and share your day then look no further...
Call us we'd be happy to place you in the most rewarding volunteer position possible!
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
204 - 3077 Granville StreetVancouver, BC V6H3J9Canada
(49.25831 ,-123.13918 )
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2025
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We deliver Monday–Friday, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Choose a regular weekly route or hop on as a spare driver when needed!
- Meal delivery drivers must have a valid drivers license. All volunteers must have a satisfactory criminal record check and provide COVID-19 Vaccination Record.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested