Volunteer Driver
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Volunteer Driver |
| Date Posted: | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 |
| Organization Name: | Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) - Peace Ranch Program |
| Organization Contact: |
Sue Morling 905 584-9156 Ext. 30 sue.morling@shipshey.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: | Do you have a good drivers abstract and love to drive? We are in need of drivers to transport our clients to and from our Peace Ranch location. Our clients are very appreciative of the drive as there is no public transit to our rural location. Your small commitment of time provides valuable access to our programing that supports our clients mental wellbeing. |
| Type of Organization: | Adult Service |
| More Info Link: | http://www.shipshey.ca |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
Using company vans: Drivers would leave the Ranch on Mondays at 11:15am to bring clients to Peace Ranch and back to Orangeville 230/300pm. Thursday’s, our clients require pick up in Orangeville at 12:15pm and return to Orangeville at 3:30pm. If you can accommodate only one way on a certain day, we will take it! Drivers are welcome to stay at Peace Ranch and help out with programing, relax on our property or go home and return for drive home. |
| Sample Tasks: |
Own transportation is needed to get to Peace Ranch at 19179 Centreville Creek Road, Caledon. Company van is used to transport clients. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | No |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | No |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Moderate Term (3 months to 1 year) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: | Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
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A volunteer must possess or have completed the following in order to be able to use a Company Vehicle. These requirements are reviewed as required by SHIPs insurance provider. 1. Are the age of 25 or older 2. Possess valid insurance with a minimum 1-million-dollar liability policy 3. Possess an active (non-expired or suspended) driver’s license 4. Have zero major convictions 5. Completed SHIP-approved defensive driving course 6. Positive submission of a SHIP internal attestation form annually 7. Confirmation that a Vulnerable Sector Check is on file 8. When provided attend Mental Health 101 Training Cellphone needed. |