Meals on Wheels - Frozen Meal Packaging Volunteer

Position Title: Meals on Wheels - Frozen Meal Packaging Volunteer

Department: Community Programs

Reports To: Supervisor, Meals on Wheels or designate

Program Description:

Meals on Wheels is primarily a nutrition program with therapeutic, preventative and social components. The service involves the safe and efficient delivery of hot and frozen meals to persons who are unable to attend to their own nutritional needs. These clients include the elderly, disabled, chronically ill and/or convalescent. Referrals to other services, safety checks and friendly contacts are desirable components of the program. Meals are delivered by volunteers and when volunteers are not available, staff assistant.

Position Summary:

Frozen Meals Packaging

Under the supervision of the supervisor or designate, the volunteer will assist in the organization of effective delivery of the MOW program in collaboration with other volunteers, staff and stakeholders. The volunteer will help sort meals by using the information from the route sheets and placing the frozen meals into the packaging accordingly. This role requires some lifting of 5 to 10 lbs. Our Meals on Wheels office is located at Sunnybrook Hospital.

Training:

• Volunteer onboarding e-modules
• Health and Safety training
• General training provided by the Meals on Wheels Supervisor

Service Responsibilities:

• Report to the Sunnybrook Hospital Meals on Wheels office by 11:00 a.m.
• Assist staff co-ordinator in accurately packing and labeling frozen meals
• Load and organize the meals into the freezer - requires some lifting (5-10 lbs)
• Be familiar with emergency procedures

Time and Commitment:

• Current openings: Weekly – Fridays - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Volunteers should consider a 3-month commitment

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Represents SPRINT Senior Care positively and professionally in the community

Success Measures:

• Feedback from clients and supervisor
• Feedback from the volunteer
• Satisfaction surveys completed by volunteer regarding their experience as a volunteer

Qualifications:

• Interest in community based social service and/or food services to an older adult population
• Organized
• Attention to detail
• Able to handle some lifting
• Satisfactory Police Records Check
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement and tact