WoodGreen’s Seniors’ Care and Wellness team is here to support seniors so they can thrive at home with dignity and independence. Our Meals on Wheels program strives to increase food security and promote the social well-being of seniors and adults with disabilities. We are seeking a volunteer runner to deliver nutritious hot and frozen meals to clients in the community.
Responsibilities
- Accompany the volunteer driver on assigned meal delivery routes
- Load meals into the vehicle at the dispatch point
- Deliver meals according to special diets and instructions
- Provide at-home security and wellness checks
What You Bring to the Team:
- Sensitive to the needs of older adults experiencing social isolation or living with disabilities
- Professional, patient and compassionate, with a desire to help older adults
- Effective communication and active listening skills
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships
Shift Hours:
- The program runs Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Volunteers must choose 1 or 2 days per week and commit to those shifts
Commitment:
- At least one shift (2 hours) per week
- 3-month minimum commitment
Location
- Staff support and training will take place at 1430-A Gerrard St. E.
- Meals are dispatched from Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital (1 Bridgepoint Dr.)
Training
- Orientation to WoodGreen’s programs, policies, and procedures
- Training on falls prevention
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Screening Requirements:
- Online Background check
- (2) References check
