Volunteer Meal Delivery Driver

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Age UK Portsmouth, an independent charity that has been caring for vulnerable and isolated older people in Portsmouth and the local area for over 80 years.

Age UK Portsmouth is seeking enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to deliver hot meals and teatime packs to our Meals on Wheels service users in Portsmouth.

The Meals on Wheels service provides nutritious meals to those who may not otherwise enjoy home cooked food. Volunteer Meal Delivery Drivers will collect hot meals and tea-time packs from our Bradbury Centre in Portsmouth and personally deliver them to service users at home. Volunteers will provide a brief welfare safety check and offer friendly conversation mindful that, for some, this may be the only contact they have with another person for the whole day.

Skills

Must have access to a road-safe vehicle, along with a valid driver’s license and appropriate motor insurance

Volunteers should enjoy meeting people and be willing to visit service users in their own home

An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and ability to follow health and safety deliver protocols

A good standard of personal hygiene

Knowledge of the area and/or ability to follow maps and directions.

Full training will be given, however previous experience of working with older people, or with food handling would be an advantage