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Deliver Food to Seniors in your area! (Fort Meyers)

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ORGANIZATION: Senior Friendship Centers

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Senior Friendship Centers is seeking volunteers in the Fort Meyers area to help us deliver groceries to home bound seniors to support senior nutrition and wellness . Volunteers pick up packed bags and make deliveries once per month to seniors at their homes.

SCHEDULE: Monthly, one shift during the 3 rd week of the month, on a Mon - Sat.

LOCATION: 12734 Kenwood Lane Fort Myers Florida 33907

SUPERVISOR: Friendship at Home Coordinator - Lee County

DUTIES:

  • Pick up packed grocery bags from the SFC Fort Meyers office and load into personal vehicle.
  • Deliver to designated clients, generally 3 to 5 homes.
  • Engage and chat with delivery clients as you make deliveries.
  • Communicate with staff coordinator regarding any issues of missed deliveries or concerns about clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Follow SFC guidelines and policies.
  • Requires use of personal vehicle.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors.
  • Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Friendly, flexible, able to handle changes, and able to work with limited supervision.
  • Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups.

Apply Today!

  • If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706
  • Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer.
  • For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.

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About Senior Friendship Centers

Location:

1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236, US

Mission Statement

We build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging.

Description

Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit organization serving older adults in Sarasota, Lee, DeSoto and Charlotte Counties.
servicing the vital needs of older persons, addressing the concerns of loneliness, health and isolation for the elderly. Senior Friendship Centers is THE safety net for close to 10,000 seniors, providing programs and services such as caregiving resources, adult day services, dining centers, home-delivered meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, socialization, friendly visitors, and more. The support of generous community partners, agencies and donors enables us to help more seniors in need.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Seniors
Community, Hunger, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

12734 Kenwood LaneFort Myers, FL 33907

(26.554857,-81.876274)
 

SKILLS

  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3 to 4 hours per month

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