JOB DESCRIPTION:   MEALS-ON-WHEELS VOLUNTEER

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:   On their assigned day, the volunteer delivers hot lunches to homebound elderly within a specific geographic area.   As the volunteer delivers the meals they check to see if the client is okay and report back any unusual circumstances.  In this way, the volunteer serves as a link between the LOA and the elderly client.  Volunteers work under the supervision of Part-time LOA staff that provide orientation and guidance as needed.

 

TASKS:

  1. Read, sign, and follow guidelines in Volunteer Handbook & Job Description.
  2. Pick up meals (hot and cold food containers) and a route sheet at designated Meals-on-Wheels site (typically rented space in a church or recreation center).  Depending on which site it is, the pick-up times vary but range from 10am-11am.  Allow time for staff to take temperatures (do not come early).  Maintain correct temperatures for food by keeping food in the containers provided and keeping them closed during transport. Record temperatures of hot and cold food at end of route.
  3. Deliver meals to between 10 to 18 households, greet clients, and check to see

that they are ok.  

5.   Return empty containers to pick up point immediately after delivery.  Notify LOA

            staff of any problems or client needs.

  1. Occasionally, deliver the MOW’s monthly letter, LOA News or shelf-stable bag meals
  2. Notify LOA in advance if unable to deliver on assigned day.

 

TIME COMMITMENT DESIRED:  Meals are delivered late morning Monday through Friday, except for most holidays (a Thanksgiving meal is delivered).  Volunteers are typically scheduled for the same weekly route but some volunteers deliver more than once a week and some as little as once per month.  Substitutes who are available on an on-call basis are also needed, as are volunteers to deliver weekly/biweekly/monthly supplies of frozen meals.  Routes usually take 1.5 to 2 hours.

 

REQUIREMENTS:   Volunteer drivers must use their own vehicle and have a valid Virginia Driver’s license.  May need to lift 25-40 lb. container into your car and should be able to climb stairs if necessary.  Couples or partners may work together.  Volunteers should receive orientation, which can include riding with another volunteer, prior to carrying first route.

 

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT:  I understand that the information I receive about LOA clients while volunteering is confidential and names, addresses, and phone numbers of clients may not be revealed to any other persons or organizations.

 

 

Volunteer:__________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

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