Volunteer - Home Delivered Meals Driver

Volunteer Description

Home Delivered Meals is a program based out of KYC'S Elk Grove Village location, serving the surrounding suburbs. Drivers will assist in the pick up and delivery of meals, conduct friendly drop-offs of meals with seniors, and communicate with the Home Delivered Meals coordinator to ensure a positive and successful experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals using personal vehicle to local seniors within the Northwest Suburbs
• Collect meals from dispatcher
• Conduct quick assessments of seniors, communicate any updates / changes to Older Adult staff

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or above
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle
• Must pass a background check
• Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 25lbs

Schedule

• HDM drivers can choose to work a single shift weekly, biweekly, or multiple shifts if requested from the days listed below:
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 9:00am-12:00pm.
• HDM drivers can choose from a variety of schedules and locations, including Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Roselle, Mount Prospect, and Arlington Heights.
• Additionally, drivers can opt to become "substitute" drivers, meaning they can occasionally pick up shifts on an as-needed basis.

(Please note, this is an unpaid position.)