Ensure Deliverer

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Volunteer Position: Ensure Deliverer

Purpose: Assist Nutrition Department with monthly delivery of additional supplements to elders and adults living with disabilities.

Responsibilities: Essential functions are listed below. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Picks up and delivers goods from Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) office. Deliveries are based on the daily route sheet that is provided each morning.

Delivers to multiple residences, which may require climbing steps to and from consumers’ front door.

Destroys route sheet at the end of the day per HIPAA guidelines.

Reports consumers who do not answer for their meal deliveries, returning the undelivered supplies to the office.

Commitment:

• Typically two to three (2-3) hours per day, one to three (1-3) days per month
• Beginning of each month, 9:00 AM - 12 Noon
• On call for driving needs
• Volunteers are added to a distribution list and will receive an email with available shifts. Volunteers are not required to say "yes" to each available shift-only as they are available.

Qualifications:

1. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle suitable for delivery use
2. Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. and climb stairs
3. Ability to read maps and follow a route
4. Ability to relate to older people and adults with disabilities
5. Understand a color-coded system
6. Must be punctual, honest, and dependable.
7. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age at the time they volunteer.

Location: Pick Up at MVES Office - 300 Commercial Street #19, Malden

Additional Information:

• Anyone who handles food must wear gloves and a mask.
• For safety reasons no flip flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes are allowed.
• MVES and its meal sites may be closed in the event of severe weather. Volunteers may refer to the Volunteer Handbook for detailed information.

The Mission of Mystic Valley Elder Services is to support the right of elders and adults with disabilities to live independently with dignity in a setting of their choice by providing them and caregivers with information, advice, and access to quality services and resources.