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Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors

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ORGANIZATION: norVOLution, Norwood's Volunteer Revolution

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 52 people are interested

Job Description:

Delivering meals to seniors is a great way to volunteer. norVOLution, Norwood Life Society’s volunteer program engages all kinds and combinations of volunteers: individuals, husbands and wives, parents and kids, grandparents with grandchildren, friends, companies, retired folks and young people who need service hours. Our service area is the far northwest side of the city, Park Ridge, Harwood Heights and Norridge. A commitment of no more than 2 hours per week is required with our volunteers making about 7-10 deliveries. We need weekly drivers and those who could be "on call". Regular weekly drivers are given the same route each week so they get to know their seniors. It's a wellness check as much as meals delivery.

Free lunch is available for volunteers. and 25% off every day at the Norwood Life Society Thrift Shop!

Special Training:

- Necessary None

- Available None


Reporting to Department: norVOLution

Reporting to Person: Meals Program Manager

Frequency:Daily. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Total maximum time volunteers serve is approximately 1½ - 2 hours (11:00 a.m. thru 1:00 p.m.)


Positions Open: Six

Other Comments:
Our volunteers love delivering meals. "It's the highlight of my week", "I love MY seniors", "I'm so glad to do this", "I wish I had volunteered earlier"

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About norVOLution, Norwood's Volunteer Revolution

Location:

6016-20 N. Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631, US

Mission Statement

At nor •VOL• ution we are mission-driven and our vision is an important part of that. We are sponsored by Norwood Life Society; a 501c(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Part of that enhancement is providing meaninful volunteer experiences for all members of our community; with a focus on creating or providing volunteer opportunities specifically for older adults who are looking to give back.

Mission: The purpose of the new organization is to enrich the lives of members of the Norwood Life Society community including the seniors we serve, our volunteers, the staff, and the community at large.

Vision: Our vision is to grow and strengthen our volunteer efforts to: 1) provide more services to our senior clientele, 2) enhance the lives of our volunteers, particularly mature adults, and 3) be of service to the broader community.

Values Statement: We are committed and passionate about the work we do. We respect the personal contribution of each individual and honor the impact they make. We respect our neighbors and work with them to improve the community in which we all reside. We value volunteers for the friendly, caring spirit that has characterized this organization for over 100 years.

Description

Volunteers are welcomed and appreciated by all aspects of our organization. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following places:

Norwood Crossing--This is our assisted living, skilled nursing and sheltered care residence where volunteers provide necessary services and create relationships with our senior adult residents.

Norwood Seniors Network--This is our community outreach affiliate which provides everything from meals-on-wheels to nurse practitioner visits for older adults who prefer to age in their own homes.

Norwood Park Senior Center--We were recently awarded the privilege of co-operating (along with the City of Chicago) a new senior center in our neighborhood. The Senior Center provides a great community meeting spot for older adults in the Norwood Park neighborhood. In addition, clients and guests have access to exercise equipment, food, and beautiful views of the park.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Seniors
Community, Hunger, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6016-20 N. Nina AvenueChicago, IL 60631

(41.99303,-87.81075)
 

SKILLS

  • Nutrition
  • Elder care

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 1/2 to 2 hours per week
  • Mujst provide two personal references, drivers license and auto insurance information.

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