Volunteer Driver (East Wellington Community Services, Erin

Volunteer Driver

(East Wellington Community Services, Erin - 45 Main St)

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Position ID: V-GUE2662

Last Modified: 11 May 2022

Last Full Update: 11 May 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

Make a difference in your community!

Contact

Barb Carscadden, Manager, Volunteer Engagement & Transportation Services, East Wellington Community Services; Phone: (519) 856-2113 * (226) 979-5139; Email: barb.c@ew-cs.com

Duties

Volunteer Drivers are essential members of the Transportation team, providing rides to eligible adults 18 years of age and older, using their own vehicle or an agency van.

Drivers receive detailed ride information from the Transportation Coordinator and carry out rides to medical and social service appointments within the local area, the GTA and Waterloo/Wellington region.

Clean/sanitize vehicle after each ride; wear mask while on duty.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being ; Sustainable Cities and Communities

Benefits

Drivers can set their own schedule and days of availability. Drivers volunteer their time and the use of their vehicles but are reimbursed for fuel costs.

Clients

Clients reside within East Wellington, within the Town of Erin and the Guelph/Eramosa Township. Clients must be eighteen years of age and older and meet eligibility requirements.

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with limited mobility ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples

Areas of Interest

Senior's Activity Support ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work

Commitment Length

Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year)

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group

Minimum Hours

2 / Month

Dates and Times

Services are offered from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Volunteer can set own schedule.

Seasons

Year Round ; Transportation Services may be cancelled when inclement weather occurs. Volunteer Driver will be notified when this occurs.

Accessibility

Not Applicable - Driver uses own vehicle. ; Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles.

Location

East Wellington, GTA, Waterloo/Wellington

Number of Positions

Erin ; Hillsburgh ; Rockwood

6 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on-going

Transportation

Driver License required ; Car required

Cost

Driver must have $2,000,000 liability insurance

Police Check

Required

Additional Requirements

Volunteer must follow all Pandemic Health & Safety requirements.

This will include wearing a mask while on duty, using a portable Plexiglas divider (provided by EWCS) or agency vehicle, sanitization of vehicle.

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