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Meals on Wheels Drivers - Putaruru

Putaruru
Organisation:
New Zealand Red Cross - Waikato Region
Category:
Practical Help
Hours:
Working Hours

Bring Warmth and Care to Putaruru as a Meals on Wheels Volunteer!
Our Meals on Wheels service ensures that older, ill, and disabled people living at home have access to healthy meals and a friendly connection. We’re looking for compassionate and committed volunteers to help us make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Pick up hot, nutritious meals from the hospital.
  • Deliver meals to elderly, ill, or vulnerable people in the Putaruru area.
  • Share a warm smile and a brief, friendly chat with each recipient.
  • Join a team of volunteers dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable in our community.

Why This Role Matters:

  • Provide a hot, healthy meal to someone who truly needs it.
  • Help reduce social isolation with a friendly in-person visit.
  • Be a vital part of a network ensuring daily care for people who need it most.

What Makes You Perfect for the Role:

  • Friendly, reliable, and caring nature.
  • Willingness to support and connect with vulnerable members of the community.
  • Commitment to delivering meals on weekdays in Putaruru.

Join our volunteer family today and make a real difference in your community—one meal and one smile at a time! ❤️

Requirements:

What You’ll Need to Be a Meals on Wheels Volunteer:

  • Your own car to get meals safely to those in need.
  • A friendly, warm personality and a love for connecting with people.
  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to brighten someone's day.
  • A clean full driver’s license for safe and responsible deliveries.
  • Confidence using a GPS or map (or familiarity with Putaruru streets).
  • Reliability—the community counts on you!
  • A mobile phone is handy for staying in touch while out on deliveries.

What Happens Next? - After applying, you’ll receive an email with more details. Don’t forget to check your junk inbox—just in case!😊

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Flexible Volunteering Opportunities

  • Weekdays, 10:30am - 1:00pm: Volunteer weekly, fortnightly, or monthly—it’s up to you!

  • Casual Drivers Needed: Be on call to help out at short notice for a weekday shift.

  • Choose Your Day: Pick a schedule that works best for you.

  • All shifts start and finish at Waikato Hospital for easy coordination.

  • Your time, your choice—make a meaningful impact! 😊

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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