Volunteering Purpose :
Voluteering with Optage Meals provides a golden opportunity to directly help individuals in your community. Our volunteers deliver much more than a meal! They also deliver warm smiles and much needed safety checks to seniors and adults with disabilities. You will make valued connections with your neighbors and help them remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers assist with delivering and putting away meals if indicated, bringing cheer and TLC to clients.
Benefit to Clients :
- Receive healthy nutritious meals
- Continued and / or increased ability to be healthy, independent, and remain in own home
- Receive additional individualized attention with conversations / check in’s
Essential Duties :
Deliver meals to the homes of scheduled clientsFollow delivery route instructionsReport back to Optage Driver, Intake Team or Volunteer Coordinator any concernsProvide own transportationMaintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff and volunteersMaintain confidentiality of client records and personal informationContact Volunteer Coordinator in a timely manner if have unexpected changes to volunteer scheduleMinimum Qualifications :
Outgoing, caring cheerful attitudeEnjoy working with a diverse population and helping peopleAbility to provide positive customer serviceAccess to your own vehicleValid Driver's LicenseValid proof of insuranceMust pass background checkMust pass DMV checkComplete online training modulesReliable in all weather conditionsBe able to life around 15-30lb delivery bags into your vehicle and should be able to climb stairs if necessaryTime Commitment / Hours :
1-2 hours a week1-2 hours every other week1-2 hours one time per monthSubstituteBenefits to Volunteer :
Self-fulfillment through helping othersBuilding relationships with seniors and adults with disabilitiesKnowing you make a differenceConsistent recognition, being appreciatedFlexible scheduleService learning hoursReports To :
Optage Meals Volunteer Coordinator
Training and / or Support Provided :
General volunteer orientationAnnual volunteer trainingSpecific ride-along training if / when needed and / or desiredIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Volunteer Coordinator.
Optage Meals is hiring Full Time drivers to deliver meals if you know someone seeking employment!
1 shift available :
Meal delivery is Tuesday mornings. Volunteers meet at the church to pick up meals to deliver : 10 : 00 to 12 : 00 CST