Volunteer Grocery Shopper
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Physical Tasks
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Physical Tasks Transportation Other
Posted by: Edmonton Meals on Wheels
Description
Volunteer Grocery Shoppers buy and deliver groceries for people who cannot shop for themselves. Being a Volunteer Grocery Shopper can be a rewarding experience as you’ll be meeting our clients and directly experiencing the difference you are making in their lives.
Each Volunteer Grocery Shopper will be matched with a client in a particular area of the city based on the preferred location. The volunteer will shop for the client based on the list provided. After delivering the groceries volunteers may help clients with the shelving of the groceries. Volunteers often take some time with each client to check in, catch-up and see how they are doing in general. In some cases, the interaction with the Volunteer Grocery Shopper may be the only socialization the client has all day. These short visits go a long way in helping to reduce loneliness and isolation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a valid driver licence and insured vehicle
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Clear criminal record check
- Receive and follow instruction well and with a positive attitude
- Have a good work ethic and be accountable and committed
- Attention to detail and ability to read product labels
- Physical ability to stand, walk, carry and reach for items while shopping for 1-2 hours
- Fluency in English (read, write, speak, and understand)
- Able to maintain confidentiality and client-volunteer boundaries
- Physical ability to lift, walk and carry up to 25 lbs in all weather conditions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purchase of groceries from a list at a pre-determined grocery store, paying close
attention to specific items ordered
- Delivery of groceries to the home of Meals on Wheels of client at the agreed upon day
and time
- Provide client with assistance, as needed, in shelving groceries
- Provide all copies of required receipts and list to Meals on Wheels office, in a timely
fashion
- Perform all delivery service with a positive attitude, friendly smile and warm
reassurance. Treating all clients with consideration, respect and dignity
- Report any unusual circumstances immediately to the Program Coordinator
- Drive in a safe and responsible manner
TIME COMMITMENT:
Ability to commit 2-3 hours, one day a week or three times per month for a duration of six months or more. Shifts will be arranged directly with clients.
Each Volunteer Grocery Shopper will be matched with a client in a particular area of the city based on the preferred location. The volunteer will shop for the client based on the list provided. After delivering the groceries volunteers may help clients with the shelving of the groceries. Volunteers often take some time with each client to check in, catch-up and see how they are doing in general. In some cases, the interaction with the Volunteer Grocery Shopper may be the only socialization the client has all day. These short visits go a long way in helping to reduce loneliness and isolation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a valid driver licence and insured vehicle
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Clear criminal record check
- Receive and follow instruction well and with a positive attitude
- Have a good work ethic and be accountable and committed
- Attention to detail and ability to read product labels
- Physical ability to stand, walk, carry and reach for items while shopping for 1-2 hours
- Fluency in English (read, write, speak, and understand)
- Able to maintain confidentiality and client-volunteer boundaries
- Physical ability to lift, walk and carry up to 25 lbs in all weather conditions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Purchase of groceries from a list at a pre-determined grocery store, paying close
attention to specific items ordered
- Delivery of groceries to the home of Meals on Wheels of client at the agreed upon day
and time
- Provide client with assistance, as needed, in shelving groceries
- Provide all copies of required receipts and list to Meals on Wheels office, in a timely
fashion
- Perform all delivery service with a positive attitude, friendly smile and warm
reassurance. Treating all clients with consideration, respect and dignity
- Report any unusual circumstances immediately to the Program Coordinator
- Drive in a safe and responsible manner
TIME COMMITMENT:
Ability to commit 2-3 hours, one day a week or three times per month for a duration of six months or more. Shifts will be arranged directly with clients.
