Carry-Out Caravan volunteers assist seniors in receiving life sustaining nutrition, keeping them more independent, and nourished in their homes. Volunteers help clients enjoy healthier and happier lives.
Time Commitment
1.5-3 hrs/week: Thursday morning in Greeley; approximant routine start times are provided
Volunteer Job Description
• Drivers must be willing to drive an established route with multiple stops within a specific geographic region
• Drivers use their own vehicle
• It’s recommended that drivers have a GPS system
• Deliver multiple bags of groceries to each location
• Deliver groceries with the comfort and safety of clients in mind
• Must pass a background check
Duties and Responsibilities
• Deliver groceries to clients weekly to help meet their nutritional needs
• Provide Feedback and ask Questions!- Cultivate staff are there to help and support you
• Get to know your clients and lessen their isolation
• Ability to fit up to 6 client orders (1-4 bags per client) in vehicle
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. multiple times
• Attend a volunteer orientation and complete volunteer paperwork
• Become familiar with and follow all policies and procedures as described in the volunteer handbook
• Give Cultivate at least one week’s notice if you’ll be absent (health and/or emergency situations excluded)
You will enjoy driving for Carry-Out Caravan if:
• You have an outgoing personality and are looking for a high impact volunteer experience
• You enjoy visiting seniors in their homes
• You have a passion for serving our seniors and ensuring their nutritional needs are met
• You enjoy being greeted by grateful smiles and being referred to as a “food angel.”
We at Cultivate strive to be a diverse organization that provides equitable access to all identities, including (but not limited to) race, ethnicity, language, economic status, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, age, mental health, nationality, and education level. In order to hold ourselves accountable to this diversity, equity, and inclusivity work, we, the staff, board and volunteers at Cultivate, developed and support our DEI Commitment.
