Volunteer Meal Courier

Summary

Join Meals on Wheels and make a real difference, one delivery at a time. We are looking for drivers to deliver our meals from our kitchen in Richmond to a depot of their choice in the Vancouver or Richmond area. These meals are then given to volunteer drivers who deliver them straight to the doors of isolated and homebound seniors, helping them stay nourished and connected to their community.

Description

Care BC is looking for Kitchen and Meal Courier Volunteers to help pick up meals from our Richmond kitchen and deliver them to a depot of their choice in Vancouver or Richmond. You may also be asked by the kitchen dispatcher to help in the kitchen by stamping sealed meals or packing the meals into delivery bags.

Volunteer Impact:
Our dedicated volunteer team delivers over 400 meals a day, Monday – Friday!

Last year, we delivered over 61,000 meals serving over 770 vulnerable seniors and homebound neighbors.

As a Kitchen Meal Courier, you’re a vital link helping vulnerable seniors remain nourished and safe in their own homes.

What does it take to be a Meals on Wheels Volunteer?

• Only 2 hours per week, from 9:30am-11:30am
• Or less as a spare volunteer
• Making deliveries from Richmond to a depot of your choice in Vancouver or Richmond
• Supporting dispatchers with needed tasks in the kitchen

Why we do it:

• To help keep seniors and isolated individuals live independently and confidently in their own homes
• To help relieve stress on family caregivers

Why volunteer with CareBC?

• A meaningful way to give back to your community
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive and welcoming staff and volunteer team
• Ongoing training and support for volunteers
• Mileage reimbursement
• Confirmation of volunteer hours and reference letters available after a qualifying period

Qualifications:

• Strong Communication skills
• Patient and reliable

Other Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older (volunteers under 18 can participate if accompanied by a guardian).
• A cleared criminal record check. (CareBC can assist with this at no cost)
• Willing to provide two references.
• Proof of double COVID -19 vaccination (Vancouver Coastal Health recognizes Care BC as a health services provider because we support vulnerable clients).
• Valid driver license and auto insurance (for car-based volunteers only).

How to Apply:
Fill out our application form on our website: Apply Now! – CARE BC
If you have any questions or need support with the application, feel free to reach us at:wmowvolunteers@carebc.ca or 604-733-6614 ext. 107