Vision: Enrich lives through volunteering
Mission: Connect people and transform communities

Meals on Wheels Drivers - Hamilton

Hamilton
Organisation:
New Zealand Red Cross - Meals on Wheels Waikato Region
Category:
Practical Help
Hours:
Working Hours

Role: Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver (Weekdays).
Purpose: Make a meaningful impact in Hamilton City by delivering hot, healthy meals to elderly, ill, and vulnerable individuals, along with a warm smile and a friendly chat to brighten their day.

Responsibilities:

  • Pick up meals from Waikato Hospital using your own vehicle.
  • Deliver meals to recipients, offering a brief, friendly chat at the door.
  • Enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference in your community.

Time Commitment:

  • Most drivers volunteer once a week or every two weeks, with flexible shifts.
  • Start times between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM.

Benefits:

  • Flexible volunteering schedule.
  • A rewarding opportunity to connect with and support your community.
  • The feel-good factor of knowing you've helped brighten someone’s day.
Requirements:
  • A friendly, approachable personality.
  • Access to your own car and a valid driver’s license.

Training & Support:

  • Comprehensive training provided to prepare you for the role.
  • Ongoing support from Red Cross staff and volunteers.

Onboarding Process:

  • Typically takes 2–6 weeks, depending on your availability and that of the local coordinator.
  • Police vetting is required; response times can range from a few days to about a month.

Health & Safety:

  • You’ll be briefed on our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing policies during training.
  • Adherence to these procedures is essential while volunteering.

Next Steps:
After applying, you’ll receive an email with more details—be sure to check your junk/spam folder just in case!

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Shift Details:

  • Weekdays between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
  • Shifts take approximately 1.5 hours to complete.

Flexibility:

  • Regular shifts available weekly or fortnightly.
  • Casual drivers needed for short-notice availability.

Starting Point:
All shifts begin and end at Waikato Hospital.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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