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Meals on Wheels - Packaging Volunteer

On-Site Ongoing

Summary

Meals on Wheels is primarily a nutrition program with therapeutic, preventative and social components. The service involves the safe and efficient delivery of hot and frozen meals to seniors who are unable to attend to their own nutritional needs.

Location

Address
2075 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M5
Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5

When

Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Immediately

About This Opportunity

Role 1: Frozen Meals Packaging 

Under the supervision of the supervisor or designate, the volunteer will assist in the organization of effective delivery of the MOW program in collaboration with other volunteers, staff and stakeholders. The volunteer will help sort meals by using the information from the route sheets and placing the frozen meals into the packaging accordingly. This role requires some lifting of 5 to 10 lbs.

 

Role 2: Wellness Bag Packaging

Under the supervision of the supervisor or designate, the volunteer will assist in the organization of effective delivery of the MOW program in collaboration with other volunteers, staff and stakeholders. The volunteer will help organize, pack, and prepare bags containing fruits and vegetables for clients in our community. This is a great way to make a meaningful impact in the community by promoting health, dignity, and care.


Our Meals on Wheels office is located at Sunnybrook Hospital.


Service Responsibilities:

    • Report to the Sunnybrook Hospital Meals on Wheels office by the specified program time.
    • Load and organize the meals into the freezer - requires some lifting (5-10 lbs)     
    • Be familiar with emergency procedures 

Time and Commitment:

Meals on Wheels – Frozen Meal Packaging

    • 2 hours per week from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., volunteer will establish a weekly schedule
    • Current openings: Weekly – Fridays
    • Volunteers should consider a 3-month commitment  

Meals on Wheels – Wellness Bag Packaging

    • 3 hours per week from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., volunteer will establish a weekly schedule
    • Current openings: Bi-weekly – Thursdays
    • Volunteers should consider a 4-month commitment  


Qualifications:

    • Interest in community based social service and/or food services to an older adult population
    • Organized 
    • Attention to detail
    • Able to handle some lifting
    • Satisfactory Police Records Check
    • Ability to demonstrate good judgement and tact


Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Minimum 16 years old
  • Willing to undergo a background or police records check
  • Willing to accept a 3-month minimum commitment
  • Able to perform light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs

Causes

Seniors

Tags

meals on wheels food security

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