Open until filled.
- Volunteer Position: Grocery Program Driver
- Name of Program: Grocery Shopping Program
Program Description
Join the Grocery Shopping Program at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) and start making a difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors in your community. Every Wednesday between 10am to 2pm, drivers will pick up pre-packaged grocery orders at the Grandview Save on Foods and deliver the orders to seniors in the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood. With your help, isolated and mobility restricted seniors can stay in their homes independently while receiving grocery deliveries.
This is a wonderful opportunity to interact with the community and to learn about food security, older adults/seniors, and to provide valuable community outreach and support. This role is a great fit for anybody of any age, whether you’re a young person looking to help and learn about issues facing seniors, or an older adult yourself looking to give back and help others in your time off or retirement.
Additional Details: Basic registration forms and emailing required. Bonus: We reimburse your mileage for delivery driving at 0.70 cents a kilometer, and we can provide you with a code to apply for a free, online criminal record check! Additionally, if you don’t have regular access to a car, we can put you on our MODO carshare account with no cost to you!
- Day(s) and Time: THURSDAYS, between 10:00AM and 2:00PM
- Location: Grandview Save On Foods (2880 Bentall St), Renfrew Collingwood Neighbourhood
Duties
- Pick up pre-packed groceries at Grandview Save on Foods
- Drop off groceries and collect payment when necessary
- Greet and interact with seniors
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License (minimum Class 7 (N))
- Vulnerable Sector/Criminal Record Check
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 doses)
- Empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgmental
Benefits
- Support isolated and vulnerable seniors to get the food they need
- Make a difference in the lives of community members and learn more about food security and the unique position of seniors within Vancouver
- Gain valuable experience and enjoy interacting with the community and CNH
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our online registration form or visit our locations to complete a printed form.