The next step is to tell us when your schedule fits to drive, and how often you can drive. I’ll tag you in the driver availability thread, and you can see how to do that there. I see that you already told us your weekly schedule, but it’s probably worth checking out for future reference. Don’t worry, all delivery runs start after 5 .
Thank you for again for volunteering your time with us, we’re glad to have you on board!
I would like to volunteer to drive about once a week. I live in Berkeley and have a car.
I work, so I’m not always available during weekdays; it depends on whether I have meetings. I am generally available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays after 10am. Sometimes on Saturdays.
You signed up to be a driver on the site: our dispatchers just promoted you to driver, so now you can access the driver-only subcategories (subcats) on the website.
W normally ask us to share your availability, but you already did it! I will tag you in the availability thread, so that you know where it is, but I will fill the spreadsheet based on what you wrote above already.
Driver training is going on, on Zoom, Thursday at 11:00am, 4:00pm: and 8:00pm what would work best for you? If none of the times work for you, you can have a look here and see all the upcoming dates:
Hi @jessithix , welcome to HelpBerkeley.org and thanks so much for volunteering: it is terrific that you can drive any day of the week!
You signed up to be a driver on the site: our dispatchers just promoted you to driver, so now you can access the driver-only subcategories (subcats) on the website.
We normally ask us to share your availability: you already told us when you can drive! I will tag you in the availability thread, so that you know where it is, but I will fill the spreadsheet based on what you wrote above already. How many days per week would you like to volunteer to drive, on average?
Driver training is going on, on Zoom, Thursday at 11:00am, 4:00pm: and 8:00pm what would work best for you? If none of the times work for you, you can have a look here and see all the upcoming dates:
All the normal shifts are in the late afternoon, hitting the first restaurant around 5:15-5:30. Most runs last about 1:45 hours from home to home but occasionally they can be longer.
We do have special runs during the day, but they are rare. They typically involve delivering a large number of meals to a specific assisted living facility: point to point only. We always ask the drivers if they are willing to take them. Of course, we only schedule drivers when they tell us that they are available and willing
The regular delivery runs are very rewarding: our consumers are truly wonderful people!
You are a friend of Anna: she is absolutely terrific, and a great driver!!! I already created an entry for you in the availability spreadsheet: since we run our normal runs, you are open everyday, that is GREAT! Can you complete the spreadsheet (see link below) with (a) how many times per week you can volunteer, and (b) your preferred mode of communications?
Our dispatchers have made you a driver, so now you can access the driver-only subcategories (subcats) on the website.
Below is a link to a helpful post for new drivers to ramp up and learn more: please read all of its links carefully! If you have any questions, there are also FAQ’s in the driver subcats, or you can create a new post. https://go.helpberkeley.org/t/new-driver-welcome-please-read-this/66 (only clickable by drivers)
The next step is to tell us when your schedule fits to drive, and how often you can drive.
I have a pretty flexible schedule, so let me know about which days need the most help.
As an FYI I only have a bicycle, but I have been carrying 25-50lbs of grocery per week for myself and I have insulated bags for perishable items. It might take me 20-50% longer to deliver than a car, but I am hoping that won’t be an issue! Hills aren’t an issue, but I’d need a bit of advance notice for that as I’ll have to outfit a different bike for deliveries.
You signed up to be a driver on the site: our dispatchers just promoted you to driver, so now you can access the driver-only subcategories (subcats) on the website.
The next step is to tell us when your schedule fits to drive, and how often you can drive. I’ll tag you in the driver availability thread, and you can see how to do that there.
Driver training is going on, on Zoom, today Saturday (5/2) at 11:00am (in 30 minutes), Saturday (5/2) at 2:00pm, Tuesday (5/5) at 11am, or Tuesday (5/5) at 4:00pm: what would work best for you? You can sign up by responding to this thread: https://go.helpberkeley.org/t/new-driver-training/874/43
Thank you for again for volunteering your time with us, we’re glad to have you on board!
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