Opportunities From: United Way of Yellowstone County

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Pantry Pals Grocery Shopper

SUMMARY: Grocery shopping is provided for a client who does not have internet access or does not have a desire to use technology for online grocery purchases and delivery.

KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop grocery list with client using PP Grocery Shopping Order Form
Obtain payment type from client
Grocery shop, deliver, unpack and place groceries as requested
Reconcile purchases/return payment type
Collect fee for service/return fee to ARA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 5-7 lbs.
Bending, stooping standing, twisting

REQUIRED TRAINING: (When volunteer/participant match occurs)
Pantry Pal Orientation

BACKGROUND SCREEN:
Criminal: Yes      Motor Vehicle: Yes

SHIFT/COMMITMENT: 2-3 hours
Service is available M-F only, with exception of major holidays. Start after: 8am-Complete by: 4pm
Visit occurs one or two time each month depending on participant need

SCHEDULING:
Scheduling visit is flexible. Volunteer schedules visit directly with client in advance
Volunteer calls with a friendly reminder before making the visit
Volunteer identifies as Alliance Volunteer and wears Alliance name badge

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Immediately contact Service Coordinator or Volunteer Coordinator
Emergency response: See AVP Handbook

LOCATION: Participant’s home

BENEFITS:
Mileage reimbursement at 80% of the current Federal Rate from door to door, including miles driven to complete tasks for clients.
                 Use Mileage Reimbursement Form
Volunteer is credited with 2.5 hours of service for each visit

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: RIDES Transportation Driver

SUMMARY: Transport clients on errands such as grocery store, pharmacy, post office, hair salon, bank, etc.
Ride must be non-medical.

KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist clients arm to arm, curb to curb, door to door depending on volunteer’s comfort level and ability
AUXILARY REQUIREMENTS:
Must travel with a cell phone to track and arrange communication from within the place of business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Capable of lifting up to 5-7 lbs.
Bending, stooping standing twisting
Volunteers may lend an arm or hand but should not engage in transferring or moving clients
Assistance may include moving a walker or cane to the backseat of the auto or trunk
This may also include carrying items for the client

REQUIRED TRAINING: Rides Orientation

BACKGROUND SCREEN:
Criminal: Yes      Motor Vehicle: Yes

SHIFT/COMMITMENT:
Service is available M- F only, with exception of major holidays. Start after: 8 am-Complete by 4 pm
Volunteer commits to providing one ride each week, ride not to exceed 3 hours/trip
On Call Position-Volunteer receives 48 hours advance notice

SCHEDULING:
All requests for RIDES transportation must be arranged and approved by the Service Coordinator
Volunteer calls with a friendly reminder before making the visit call with a friendly reminder before making pickup. Alert the client to your arrival by calling from your car
Volunteer identifies as Alliance Volunteer and wears Alliance name badge
A volunteer is credited with 2.5 service hours for each scheduled and completed ride

LOCATION: Billings, Billings Heights

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Immediately contact either the Service Coordinator or Volunteer Coordinator
Emergency response is explained in the AVP Handbook

BENEFITS: Mileage reimbursement at 80% of the current Federal Rate from door to door, including miles driven to complete tasks for clients.
                                Use Mileage Reimbursement Form
                     RIDES Transportation Car Magnet

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver- Billings & Billings Heights

SUMMARY: Deliver a hot meal to an eagerly awaiting senior on a route that includes approx. 15-17 neighborhood deliveries.

KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Load coolers with hot/cold menu items as instructed. Deliver meals to addresses identified on route according to diet type. Briefly greet participant and assess general wellness/safety. Report any concerns to the Meals on Wheels Supervisor. Return coolers to original pickup site.

AUXILARY REQUIREMENTS: 
Must travel with a cell phone

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Capable of lifting 15- 20lbs

ORIENTATION:
Ride-along and comprehensive training by MOW Coordinator     

BACKGROUND SCREEN:
Criminal: Yes      Motor Vehicle: Yes

SHIFT/COMMITMENT:

10:15am-12:30pm
2 to 3 hour shift, one day each week
Service is available M-F only, with exception of major holidays
Substitute Drivers: On Call with 48 hour notice when possible
Volunteer identifies as Alliance Volunteer and wears Alliance name badge

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Immediately contact Meals on Wheels Coordinator
Emergency response: See AVP Handbook

LOCATION:
Adult Resource Alliance Billings or Billings Heights

BENEFITS:
Mileage reimbursement at 80% of the current Federal Rate, starting at meal site pick-up, including entire route, and back to meal site.
Complementary meal on day of delivery
Alliance MOW car magnet
Volunteer is credited 2.5 hours for each delivery route.