Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on February 19, 2013 |
Volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound elders in their neighborhood. Drivers pick up food at central location and deliver promptly to residential locations on their route. Volunteers interact with people receiving food to be sure all is well with them and report any changes and/or concerns to CVAA staff. Benefits include seeing the difference you make in someone's life, contributing to the greater good of your community, obtaining experience working with seniors, and receiving ongoing support and recognition from CVAA staff. Time commitment varies from 1 day per week to 1 day per month, from approximately 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. weekdays. Training provided. Drivers needed in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Franklin & Addison Counties. Requirements include reliable transportation and clean driving record, ability to understand and navigate routes, flexibility to accommodate last minute changes, punctuality and commitment to the program, friendly demeanor, and ability to remain open-minded about differing lifestyles. This opportunity is sponsored by: CVAA
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults up to age 54 (25-54) |
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Families |
| Older Adults (55+) |
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Individual |
| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Low-income / Poverty |
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People With Physical Disabilities |
| Men |
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Women |
| Older Adults (55+) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Aging/Seniors |
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Poverty |
| Hunger / Food |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Transportation/Driver |
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Food Preparation / Delivery |
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Address:
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Various Locations Various, VT 05404 (See a map) |
Directions:
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Exact directions to location will be provided as necessary.
Nearest Bus Stop: n/a, n/a minute walk |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
Web Site: http://www.cvaa.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Number of volunteers needed: |
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Unlimited
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| Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project) |
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1 Per Delivery Day
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| The minimum age for a volunteer is |
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16
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| The minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult? |
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none
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| Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities? |
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Accessible with limitations
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| Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service? |
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No
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| What screening procedures are required? |
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Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Driver's License Verification, Confidentiality Statement
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| Last updated on February 19, 2013 |
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