Meal Delivery Volunteer Thursdays - Cottage Grove

Volunteering Purpose: Voluteering with Optage Meals provides a golden opportunity to directly help individuals in your community. Our volunteers deliver much more than a meal! They also deliver warm smiles and much needed safety checks to seniors and adults with disabilities. You will make valued connections with your neighbors and help them remain independent in their own homes. Volunteers assist with delivering and putting away meals if indicated, bringing cheer and TLC to clients. Benefit to Clients: Receive healthy nutritious meals Continued and/or increased ability to be healthy, independent, and remain in own home Receive additional individualized attention with conversations/check in’s Essential Duties: Deliver meals to the homes of scheduled clients Follow delivery route instructions Report back to Optage Driver, Intake Team or Volunteer Coordinator any concerns Provide own transportation Maintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff and volunteers Maintain confidentiality of client records and personal information Contact Volunteer Coordinator in a timely manner if have unexpected changes to volunteer schedule Minimum Qualifications: Outgoing, caring cheerful attitude Enjoy working with a diverse population and helping people Ability to provide positive customer service Access to your own vehicle Valid Driver's License Valid proof of insurance Must pass background check Must pass DMV check Complete online training modules Reliable in all weather conditions Be able to life around 15-30lb delivery bags into your vehicle and should be able to climb stairs if necessary Time Commitment/Hours: 1-2 hours a week 1-2 hours every other week 1-2 hours one time per month Substitute Benefits to Volunteer: Self-fulfillment through helping others Building relationships with seniors and adults with disabilities Knowing you make a difference Consistent recognition, being appreciated Flexible schedule Service learning hours Reports To: Optage Meals Volunteer Coordinator

Training and/or Support Provided: General volunteer orientation Annual volunteer training Specific ride-along training if/when needed and/or desired If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Volunteer Coordinator. Optage Meals is hiring Full Time drivers to deliver meals if you know someone seeking employment!