Volunteer Driver
(East Wellington Community Services, Erin - 45 Main St)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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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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Start Date | On or after 12 May 2022 | |||
Display Until | 31 Aug 2022 | |||
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Organization Name | East Wellington Community Services, Erin - 45 Main St | |||
Office Phone | Erin Office 519-833-9696 ; Rockwood Office 519-856-2113 | |||
Fax | 519-833-7563 | |||
info@ew-cs.com | ||||
Website | eastwellingtoncommunityservices.com | |||
Address & Map | ||||
Mailing Address | Box 786 Erin, ON N0B 1T0 |