MealsOnWheels

Job Description: Driver/Rider Needed at all 13 distribution locations daily, roughly 11:00-1:00. Use own car and gas to deliver meals to homebound adults along a pre-determined route. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Report any problems and concerns regarding directions or the meal recipients to the Meals on Wheels office at 673-5035. Meals will be labeled with the recipient’s name. At each stop, it is the volunteer’s responsibility to see that the correct meal is delivered to the correct person. Volunteers are given specific instructions as to how to respond to possible delivery problems, such as persons not answering the door, during orientation prior to volunteering. The “average” Meals on Wheels route delivers to approximately 12 people and covers about 15 miles. NOTE: Volunteer orientation is held by appointment at the Rhoadmiller Street office. Please contact Jackie Farell at 934-1951 for the weekly details. Volunteer Orientation at the satellite sites is conducted separately by the site staff. On-site orientations for groups or businesses providing volunteer teams can be arranged. Job Description: Loader (Willow Lawn Site Only) Assist in unloading food from walk-in refrigerator to be packed in coolers. Assist in loading coolers into volunteers’ vehicles. Time Commitment: 10:30 am until approximately 11:30 am. Loaders must be able to lift moderately heavy containers and are responsible for ensuring the correct containers are going on correct routes. Job Description: Packer (Willow Lawn Site Only) Sort and pack already pre-packaged food under the supervision of Meals on Wheels staff member. Must be detail oriented, able to read small labels on each food item. Time commitment: 10 am until 11:30 am.