Volunteer Opportunity Details:

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 Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Families Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Low-income / Poverty People With Physical Disabilities Men Women Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Aging/Seniors Poverty Hunger / Food We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Transportation/Driver Food Preparation / Delivery

Contact Person: Bev Hill, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 865-0360 Ext. 1034, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Various Locations Various, VT 05404 (See a map)

Directions:

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

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Meals On Wheels Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Unlimited
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	1 Per Delivery Day
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	16
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	none
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Driver's License Verification, Confidentiality Statement
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 9, 2009