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Meals on Wheels Drivers - North Shore Area
ORGANIZATION: AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
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Position Overview: The Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver transports prepared meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities throughout the Merrimack Valley and North Shore. The volunteer position involves picking up meals at a central location and delivering them along a pre-determined route directly to the homes of several older adults in your area. Once you’re done, you return the delivery packaging items and you can get back to your regular day knowing you’ve made a positive impact!
Requirements:
· Must be 18 or older.
· Complete a volunteer application & CORI background check.
· Musthave personal reliable transportation, currentdriver’s license and musthave automobile insurance witha minimum liability coverageof $20,000/$40,000.
· Requiresliftingand carrying upto50pounds,getting in and out of a vehicle up to 30 times per day, bending, reaching, twisting, walking, and climbing multiple flights of stairs at residences that do not have elevators.
· Requires driving in four season weather conditions.
· Abletoread, write, understand, and interpret basicEnglish.
Location: We have openings available in various cities/towns throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.
Time Commitment: We can set up a volunteer schedule that works with yours. The program runs Monday- Friday. Volunteers can deliver 1-5 days a week. Typically, shifts are about 3 hours per day, in the mornings from approx. 9am-12:00pm.
More information: If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact the Volunteer Programs Department at 978-651-3114 or volunteerprograms@agespan.org
1 Shift
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09:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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FULL
Typically shifts are about 3 hours long from 9:30-12:30, some sites start earlier or later
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About AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley
Location:
280 Merrimack St., Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843, US
Mission Statement
The mission of AgeSpan is to ensure that a choice of programs and services is available and accessible to meet the diverse needs and changing lifestyles of older adults. We believe that home based care, community support services and assisted living programs maintain the dignity of human life by promoting and encouraging the maximum independence of the people they are designed to serve.
Description
AgeSpan, formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation established in 1974 by a group of citizens throughout the Merrimack Valley who were committed to developing programs and services for elders. The Agency is governed by a policymaking Board that oversees the management of the Agency. Members are a blend of representatives from Councils on Aging and At Large members from communities in our area with 51% of members over the age of 60.
AgeSpan has become a leader in creating services, programs and opportunities for older adults. As an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), the Agency receives state funding to provide services designed to maintain an elder's independence at home and in the community. AgeSpan is also the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA), receiving federal funding to fund community services and provide information and referral to elders, families and the community. The Agency also receives funding from a variety of grants, foundations and fund raising efforts and matching funds from local communities.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Hunger,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
Multiple locations Danvers, MA 01923
(42.575 ,-70.93212 )
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible - no nights, weekends, or holidays. Deliver 1 day a week, or up to 5 days a week.