Skills required
Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search

Community Delivery - Volunteer Driver

485 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON, L6K 3C6 [map]
2-2 hours / weekly
Minimum commitment of 3- months
Use your vehicle to deliver food parcels to local clients who are unable to come to Kerr Street Mission in person due to health, mobility or other reasons.  Suitable for volunteers aged 18+ who can lift and carry up to 30lbs.
 
Shifts: 

Weekly on Wednesdays. Shift times are 1 hour between 12pm and 2:30pm OR
Help us out occasionally on Wednesdays as a backup driver
Responsibilities:  

Once a week, deliver food parcels according to a prescribed route within the Oakville area (approximately 5-8 drop offs per shift) 
Arrive at KSM at the scheduled time to pick up food parcels and load car 
Follow route to clients addresses, following the drop off instructions on the list provided 
If contact cannot be made, return the food parcels to KSM 
Contact the Community Delivery Coordinator if any issues arise along the route and also to confirm deliveries have been made 
Shred documents containing client information once deliveries are complete 
Represent KSM in a positive and caring way with our clients and in the community 

Requirements:    
Must be 18+  
Must be reliable and punctual 
Good driver with valid drivers license and current auto insurance 
Ability to lift up to 30lbs with no issue 
Possess a mobile phone with text capability  
Good organizational skills and attention to detail 
Possess compassion and patience, and respect for client confidentiality 
Ability to cover cost of gas/mileage for weekly trips 
A Vulnerable Sector Check (police check) is required
Skills required
Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • References
  • Vulnerable Sector Search