Volunteer - Meals On Wheels Only

Essential Functions

Citrus County volunteers are uncompensated individuals who perform services directly related to the business of Citrus County for their benefit, to support the humanitarian, charitable or public service activities. It also helps gain experience in specific endeavors.

To qualify as a Citrus County volunteer, an individual must be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy of the specific area chosen.

• Attend mandatory trainings.
• Part-time routine work, pick up meals and route sheets on assigned date, follow route directions to deliver meals to all clients listed on the route sheet.
• Report any unusual issues or concerns for clients to Meals on Wheels office staff or Case Manager.
• Report clients who were not home to receive their meals and the name of the client you gave the extra meal to.
• Return coolers to meal site.
• Complete and submit monthly travel vouchers listing the number of hours worked and the number of miles completed. You will receive reimbursement for mileage.

Minimum Requirements

• All volunteers must meet minimum qualifications for placement into any County related assignment. The primary qualification for volunteer placement is the ability and suitability to perform a task on behalf of the County.
• All volunteers must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Meals on Wheels volunteers are required to upload a copy of their current and valid driver's license and car insurance policy.
• The County accepts the service of volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of the County.
• Volunteers agree that the County may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the County.
• No current County employee may volunteer in a capacity that is similar to his or her regular paid position.

Required Question

• Are you applying as a community service volunteer, in which you have a court-ordered documentation for the community service requirement?
• Do you have a current, valid driver license?
• Please indicate which position you are interested in volunteering.
• Do you have current, valid car insurance?
• Please mark the location you would like to volunteer.