Organization
Eastern Area Agency on Aging

Meals of Wheels Delivery Driver (Milo)

Duration
Recruiting now
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Location
Milo, ME

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Milo, ME 04463

About this Opportunity

TheDelivery Driver is responsible for delivering and/or transporting food, meals, commodities, pet food, or other specified goods topatron homes or other specified locations. The volunteer will pick up items at Milo. Specifics are:

Weekly - Tuesdays (9 ampickup in Milo - meets another volunteer in Dover at 10 am to handoff meals - then delivers to 15 consumers in Dover area)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Picks up products at central distribution location.
  • Follows written and oral directions of Local Coordinator to make deliveries.
  • Reports any client concerns to Local Coordinator immediately (examples include but not limited to: patron not home or ill; Adult Protective Service (APS) issues; something seems different or unusual).
  • Tracks and reports volunteer hours and mileage to Local Coordinator as directed.
  • Practices food/product safety standards during the performance of duties as advised by supervisor.
  • Understands that distracted driving (talking on phone, texting, reading map etc.) is prohibited.
  • Demonstrates the ability to accurately and securely handle money and provide receipts as well as perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
  • Long Distance Drivers may be asked to:
  • Lift and transport goods into specified locations
  • Deliver goods outside of regular working hours (8am-4:30pm)
  • Use company vehicle with prior approval

    • GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

  • Maintains confidentiality of all client information.
  • Represents Eastern Area Agency on Aging positively by remaining flexible and maintaining a pleasant, friendly and sociable attitude.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for position-related requirements.
  • Provide at least 24 hours notice, whenever possible, when not able to attend scheduled volunteer time due to other obligations or illness.

    • QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR POSITION:

    Experience and Skills Preferred:

    • Willingness and interest in helping the elderly population
    • Ability to navigate rural Maine having GPS capapabilities

    Education/Skills:

    • High School diploma or GED preferred.
    • Knowledge of services and programs available for older persons preferred.
    • Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.

    Skills/Interests

    • Driving

    Issue area

    • Family Services
    • Hunger

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