Join our Napier Meals on Wheels team! We're looking for friendly volunteer drivers to join our Napier team. We need twelve (12) volunteers each weekday and 3-7 relief drivers that can cover shifts when required, even on short notice.
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
- Meals are picked up from Napier Service Centre, Onekawa, Napier.
- Start your shift from 11.15 am -11.30am from the pick-up point in Napier 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 to the depot Go home feeling good that you’ve helped someone out today.
Volunteer requirements and training
Meals on Wheels volunteer onboarding may take anywhere between 2-6 weeks depending on your availability and the availability of the local coordinator. NZ Police response time can vary from a few days to about a month after we submit the Police Vet request.
You'll need to follow our Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures, which will be advised during training.
Most of our drivers deliver meals once a week every two weeks, however shifts are flexible.
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.
Email us at volunteerapplications@redcross.org.nz to register your interest.