Volunteers needed to help with pandemic response

Waterloo Region – Waterloo Region’s pandemic volunteer program is looking for drivers and kitchen help to ensure food deliveries can continue for people who are isolated due to COVID-19.

“The second wave is here but this time businesses are still open, which means people have returned to work and we are seeing a more limited audience for volunteers,” said Jane Hennig, Executive Director of the Volunteer Action Centre.

“We want to make sure we have enough volunteers to carry us through until this state of emergency is over. The biggest need we have right now is for food delivery and kitchen help.”

Following Public Health guidelines, volunteer drivers and kitchen helpers must be 65 or younger and able to lift 30 pounds. Drivers must also have their own vehicle. Shifts are three to four hours each.

“The volunteer pandemic program is an example of community partnership and kindness during the pandemic,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman. “It ensures all agencies, registered volunteers, and the people they serve as part of the response are protected from COVID-19.”

The program is a partnership between the Region, area municipalities, and the Volunteer Action Centre. It launched during the first wave of the pandemic.

Anyone interested in volunteering can apply at www.volunteerwr.ca.

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For an interview, please contact:

Jane Hennig
Executive Director
Volunteer Action Centre
519-742-8610
jane@volunteerwr.ca