Volunteer Driver (East Wellington Community Services, Erin

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Volunteer Driver

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

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Position ID: V-GUE2662

Last Modified: 21 Jan 2019

Last Full Update: 21 Jan 2019

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 * (519) 833-9696; Fax: (519) 856-1498; 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. Drivers receive detailed ride information from EWCS' Transportation Coordinator and carry out rides to medical and social service appointments within the local area, the GTA and Waterloo/Wellington region.

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