Meals on Wheels Driver — Tauranga
New Zealand Red Cross supported by Volunteering Services (BOP)
Join our Tauranga Meals on Wheels team!
The Meals on Wheels service supports vulnerable people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves.
Role Description
Shifts start at the meal pick-up point Meal pick-up time is 11:00am Monday to Friday. Generally, delivery runs take 1 to 1.5hrs within the general Tauranga area
Your Tasks
- Pick up meals at 11:00am from the pick-up point
- Keep Meals packed in insulated chilly bins or bag until delivered.
- Deliver meals to people and have a chat at the door.
- Go home feeling good that you’ve helped someone out today.
Volunteer requirements and training
You’ll need to be a friendly person who has their own car and a full driver licence. We’ll train you in how to carry out the role and you’ll be supported by Red Cross volunteers or staff members.
Meals on Wheels volunteer onboarding may take anywhere between 2-6 weeks depending on your availability and the availability of the local coordinator.
You'll need to follow our Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures, which will be advised during training.
Apply Online on the Red Cross website
To apply go to our website and choose Get involved > Volunteer in New Zealand > Find a Volunteer Role > Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver > Bay of Plenty > Tauranga