 Roger York Photograph:Sarah Underwood
“BELIEVE ME,” says Roger York, newly hired, and one of two
Co-ordinators for the Meals on Wheels program, “there are very few dull moments
on this job!”
The Co-ordinator’s day begins with checking phone messages
and e-mail to make certain lists are up-to-date and that all the volunteers are
available for delivery that day. If there are any changes, then lists must be
changed and replacements found for the missing bodies.
When the final count is verified, route lists have to be checked
and changes noted. The numbers, both of regular and special meals, must add up.
Once that is done, it is time to set up the routes and write a “thank you” on
the board to the volunteers for their valuable contribution.
Since 1970, Meals on Wheels has kept its Co-ordinators and
volunteers busy.
Marion Wright, Co-ordinator of Meals on Wheels for the last
10 years, says, “We just couldn’t do it without our volunteers. With a driver
and a courier on each route we need in the neighbourhood of 62 volunteers a
week.” She adds, “We train our volunteers, and if someone felt that they had
the time to help out, all they’d need to do is give our office a call.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome.”
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