Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels

The Red Cross is calling for volunteers to assist with the delivery of Meals on Wheels in Christchurch, Kaikōura and throughout Canterbury.

Meals on Wheels provides a critical service to older, ill and disabled people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves.

Shifts are flexible, however most drivers deliver meals once every couple of weeks.

The volunteers’ tasks are simple:

› Start your shift between 10:30am and 12pm

› Pick up meals in your car

› Deliver to clients and have a brief chat at the door

› Go home knowing that you’ve helped someone out today.

Volunteer requirements and training:

› Must be at least 18 years of age

› A valid driver’s licence

› A roadworthy vehicle with valid registration and warrant of fitness

› Two character references

› Four to eight hours of training will be provided

› All volunteers will be Police vetted.

To learn more and apply to be a volunteer, go to the Red Cross website here