Job Description
Purpose To deliver hot meals directly to the homes of client in Stamford and providing caring social interaction. Working in partnership with Second Helpings, Evergreen volunteers deliver to people who are housebound, socially isolated, or vulnerable and who would benefit from a nutritious meal and seeing a regular friendly face. Key responsibilitie Must have access to an insured, roadworthy vehicle, with current MOT / tax, along with a valid driver's licence Co-drivers typically help deliver the food bags to recipient’s houses, assist with ‘map reading’ on the route, but don’t need to have a car or driver’s license as they are passengers. Capable of delivering on a route Engaging positively with members in a friendly, kind, compassionate and caring manner Can follow all new health and safety meal delivery protocols. Notify your car insurance company that you are doing volunteer deliveries. Volunteers should keep clear records of journeys taken as volunteers, with the mileage, time/date and purpose of journey Volunteer drivers should wear their Evergreen ID badge for volunteer drivers so that the people they are delivering to can clearly recognise it is an Evergreen volunteer. Report any concerns to the Volunteer Services Manager or to the Delivery Service Lead Volunteer Always work within Evergreen’s values and represent the charity in a professional and friendly mannerKey relationships: Working with other Evergreen volunteers Evergreen’s members who receive the service Working with Members of Staff delivering the Trust’s ‘Paid for’ Services Working alongside partner organisations such as Second Helpings
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