What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer - Meals On Wheels position at Citrus County Board of County Commissioners?
Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities.
Citrus County Support Services has been delivering meals to the homebound since 1979. In fact, our first group of volunteers delivered only 13 meals in the entire county. A lot has changed since 1979, and due to the overwhelming need for service, our agency now provides over 400 meals on a daily basis.
Our goal is to provide nutritious meals to seniors, which meets at least one-third of the average adult daily nutritional requirements. Hot meals are delivered Monday through Friday, and boxes of frozen meals that can reheated at the client's convenience on Mondays. Meals are delivered by dedicated volunteer drivers. Clients look forward to the interaction with the volunteers as much as they look forward to the meals.
Citrus County greatly benefits from the services provided by skilled and motivated Meals on Wheels volunteers and encourages involvement by Citrus County citizens.
For detailed information about the Meals on Wheels program, please visit: Citrus County Support Services Meals on Wheels Program
Citrus County volunteers are uncompensated individuals who perform services directly related to the business of Citrus County for their benefit, to support the humanitarian, charitable or public service activities. It also helps gain experience in specific endeavors. To qualify as a Citrus County volunteer, an individual must be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy of the specific area chosen.
Volunteer Meals on Wheels Driver
- Attend mandatory trainings.
- Part-time routine work, pick up meals and route sheets on assigned date, follow route directions to deliver meals to all clients listed on the route sheet.
- Report any unusual issues or concerns for clients to Meals on Wheels office staff or Case Manager.
- Report clients who were not home to receive their meals and the name of the client you gave the extra meal to.
- Return coolers to meal site.
- Complete and submit monthly travel vouchers listing the number of hours worked and the number of miles completed. You will receive reimbursement for mileage.
Volunteer Qualifications
All volunteers must meet minimum qualifications for placement into any County related assignment. The primary qualification for volunteer placement is the ability and suitability to perform a task on behalf of the County. All volunteers must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Meals on Wheels volunteers are required to upload a copy of their current and valid driver's license and car insurance policy.
The County accepts the service of volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of the County. Volunteers agree that the County may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the County. No current County employee may volunteer in a capacity that is similar to his or her regular paid position.
All volunteers must meet minimum qualifications for placement into any County related assignment. The primary qualification for volunteer placement is the ability and suitability to perform a task on behalf of the County. All volunteers must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Meals on Wheels volunteers are required to upload a copy of their current and valid driver's license and car insurance policy.
The County accepts the service of volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of the County. Volunteers agree that the County may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the County. No current County employee may volunteer in a capacity that is similar to his or her regular paid position.
