Volunteer Drivers Are Needed to pick up and deliver hot meals to senior clients living in their own home and/or facility, for reasons of age and mobility issues are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Tonari Gumi - Japanese Community Volunteers Association prepares Bento-style Japanese lunch and deliver on Tuesdays, 50 times a year. This service not only deliver meals to valuable seniors, also provides social connections and assistance if needed.
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver meals in Vancouver, West/North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam area.
Description
Pick up meals from our office in Vancouver at 10:30 am to deliver Vancouver, North/West Vancouver, and Richmond. Meet up at the parking lot in Burnaby at 11 am to deliver Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam.
We provide delivery cooler with instructions, i.e. clients' information and notes as needed.
Communicate with Tonari Gumi staff regarding client concerns, undeliverable meals, etc. Initial training and mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications
Access to own vehicle
Current driver's license
Good knowledge of how to navigate delivery route
Time Commitment
Tuesdays, except two Tuesdays during Christmas and New Year, between 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Seeking both regular and on call volunteers, with minimum 3 months commitment.
All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with Tonari Gumi, includes a volunteer application form, informal interview, in-person/online orientation.
