Meals on Wheels driver — Invercargill
Join our Invercargill Meals on Wheels team!
We are urgently looking for friendly volunteer drivers to join our Invercargill Meals on Wheels team.
Meals from Southland Hospital (off Kew Road) are delivered to homes in the Strathern and Heidelberg areas.
Our drivers deliver meals from Monday - Friday. Shift dates and rosters are flexible. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your availability. Meal pick-up time is 11:10 am and the shift ends around 12:00 pm.
Role description
Our Meals on Wheels service supports older, ill, and disabled people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves. We need volunteers keen to deliver hot meals and a friendly chat, to people in need across New Zealand.
Your Tasks
- Pick up meals at 11.10 am from Southland Hospital (off Kew Road) in your car.
- Meals are packed in insulated chilly bins.
- Deliver meals to people and have a brief chat at the door.
- Return chilly bins.
- 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 valid driver's 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. Ministry of Justice response time can vary, but it usually takes 5 days after we submit the vetting request.
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 > Meals on Wheels > Southland > Invercargill