What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer - Meals on Wheels position at Gilpin County?
Primary Responsibility: The Volunteer-Meals on Wheels Program position is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the Older Americans Act senior programs in Gilpin County. The Volunteer is responsible for the delivery of meals to clients at home.
Supervised by: Senior Services/Transportation Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Salary Information: This is an unpaid volunteer position.
Open Until Filled
Main Job Duties:
- Required rime of service is 8am – 12 pm, delivered Monday through Friday (volunteers often do one day a week)
- Pick up meals at the Gilpin County Justice Center.
- Adheres to all Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment guidelines, and all federal, state, regional, county and agency program policies and procedures.
- Delivers meals to designated clients in the County.
- Spend time with each client to check on them and have some conversation, being careful to listen to their concerns and notifying the Senior Services/Transportation Supervisor of any concerns.
Additional Job Duties:
- Performs other appropriate duties as assigned and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency situation.