Volunteer - Senior Services

About the role

Welcome to VIP - Volunteer in Pasco. Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners and giving back to your community! In Pasco County, we strive to provide excellent public services that meet the needs of our citizens and enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors. You can view the VIP Manual at the below listed website prior to completing the VIP application.

Responsibilities

• Home Delivery Driver - Distributes meals and materials to clients' homes (reimbursed for mileage), provides a friendly check-in to clients, available at any one of the congregate dining sites. (Age 18+)
• Administrative - Answers phones and assists callers with information, performs mild clerical duties, available at all administrative offices, any hours between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Kitchen Aide - Counts food items when delivered, assists with packing of home‑delivered meals, serves congregate lunch participants, cleans trays, utensils, and tables, may answer phones, available at any of the congregate dining sites, hours depend on location.
• Outreach Aide - Schedules and performs outreach in targeted areas, prepares copies and distributes outreach materials, available at any of our dining sites or administrative offices.

Requirements

• Minimum age – 18 years old (age may vary by position).
• Interview, background check, and training required.
• Additional release forms, background‑check authorizations, and parental consent forms may be required prior to the first day of volunteer activities.
• If applying for the Home Delivery Driver position, you will be asked to provide your Social Security Number when contacted by the Elderly Nutrition Division.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for Home Delivery Driver volunteers.
• Pasco County was voted one of the Nation's Top Workplaces for 2021.

Schedule

• Administrative volunteers: any hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
• Kitchen Aide and Outreach Aide volunteers