Opportunity:

Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver

Description

Due to increased numbers of seniors requiring meals on wheels, there is a need is for volunteers to deliver meals to seniors who are homebound due to illness, recovery, or disability. As a delivery driver, you are the direct contact between an isolated senior and Berks Encore. Volunteers use their own vehicles to pick up meals from one of six (6) sites, and generally be available at least one (1) day weekly or monthly Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 am and noon. Pick-up sites for home-delivered meal routes are located in Douglassville, Fleetwood, Mifflin, Reading, Strausstown, and Wernersville. Help is needed at all locations.

Current Opportunity Status

Ongoing
Individual or Group
Individual
Date
Starting:Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Minimum age required
18
Minimum Age with Supervision required
18
Volunteer Should Provide

Possess a reliable vehicle to pick-up and deliver meals and have a cell phone for route communication. Possess a current Pennsylvania driver's license, automobile insurance coverage and a clean DMV record Ability to follow confidentiality practices Complete Berks Encore volunteer application and pass criminal background checks.

Agency Will Provide
Training is provided
Skills
Food Preparation/Delivery
Available to
AdultsIndividualSeniorsUnpaid Interns
Interests
Adults (26-54)Families/ParentsMenOlder Adults (55+)VeteransWomenYoung Adults (18-25)