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Meals on Wheels Drivers - Hamilton

Hamilton
Organisation:
New Zealand Red Cross - 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.

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 starting at 11:00 AM
  • Shifts take approximately 1.5 hours to complete.

Flexibility:

  • Regular shifts available fortnightly.

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

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by applying directly to the organisation. You will then be able to find out more about the role and how to proceed.

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