Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver

Posted for SERVE

SERVE is a charity supporting older people and adults with disabilities to live independently in their own homes. Our Meals on Wheels service is growing, and we are seeking compassionate individuals to ensure every meal is delivered with care and warmth.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable volunteer to join our meals on wheels team to support our current driver in delivering hot meals to service users in the local community.

The role involves delivering meals directly from our kitchen to residents in HIgham Ferrers, Rushden, Irchester and Stanwick. 

Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect hot meals from SERVE's Ron Manning Day Centre by 12pm
• Deliver meals promptly and courteously to service users, ensuring meals remain hot and ready to eat.
• Follow a set delivery route and maintain communication with the team if issues arise.
• Offer a friendly and respectful presence to those receiving meals, many of whom are elderly or vulnerable.
• Report any concerns about service users' wellbeing to SERVE staff.

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Own reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Willingness to ungo a DBS check (enhanced level)
• Provide 2 references
• Punctual, dependable and able to work independently

Benefits:

• Be part of a vital service that supports wellbeing and independence of older people
• Contribute positivity to your community
• Reimursement of mileage expenses
• Training and Support provided by SERVE

Details

Location

This opportunity has no specific location.

When do I need to be available?

Start Date: 24/06/2025

End Date: 30/06/2026

Availability Details

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm until 1pm