Volunteer Driver
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Volunteer Driver |
| Date Posted: | Tuesday, August 30, 2022 |
| Organization Name: | Caledon Community Services |
| Organization Contact: |
Portia Branford 905-584-2300 x 277 volunteer@ccs4u.org |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
• Reimbursement of mileage $0.50 /km from your home • Discount when shopping at Evolve Thrift store • Invitation to the Annual General Meeting • Meet other volunteers with similar interests. • Reference letter after 50 hours of Service • Personal vehicle sanitized after use |
| Type of Organization: | Public Service |
| More Info Link: | http://www.ccs4u.org |
| Volunteer type position is suitable for: |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
To transport clients in a safe and timely manner to and from pre-assigned destinations while providing door to door service. • Interviewed by transportation staff • Attend general information session. • Meet with transportation team • Attend driver trainings and meetings • Read and understand driver training guide • Follow CCS policies and procedures • Job shadow with a lead volunteer - optional |
| Sample Tasks: |
• Meet and greet clients providing door to door transportation • Maintain a clean, odour free, safe, and insured vehicle • Provide a friendly safe ride for clients to their destination |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| 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: | Sunday, May 14, 2023 |
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| Skills / Experience: |
• Must be 18+ years of age • Own a safe and reliable vehicle with at least one million liability coverage or drive agency owned vehicle when requested and available • Have a cell phone for communication while transporting clients • Physically capable of walking clients to and from door of pick up and destination • Must have a G drivers license with a minimum of 3 years driving experience • Successful vulnerable sector police check • Satisfactory drivers abstract • Provide proof of insurance and provide annual update • Strong knowledge of Peel Region and surrounding areas • Attend quarterly team meetings • Good interpersonal skills • Enjoy working with all ages and abilities of persons • Understanding and caring • Work independently with good judgment • Be able to follow direction and work within the scope of practice outlined by CCS staff |