Volunteer Driver
(Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Barrie Branch)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Joanne Oblin, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions; Phone: (705)726-6587 ext 2370; Fax: (705)726-4788; Email: Joanne.Oblin@familyconnexions.ca | |||
Duties | Volunteer Drivers use their own vehicle to drive children/youth to appointments and activities. Children are assisted in and out of the vehicle safely. Volunteers escort the child(ren) or youth to and from the appointment or activity. | |||
More Info Link | https://www.simcoecas.com/en/volunteering/Driver.asp | |||
Benefits | * There is an open commitment - assignments can be accepted at the Volunteer's convenience * The Volunteer provides an important service to the children needing transportation. * The Volunteer plays and integral role in the community. * per Kilometre compensation | |||
Clients | Children and Youth | |||
Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Field Trip Aide / Community Outing Support ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Relates well to children, enjoys driving. MUST HAVE A SAFE DRIVING RECORD | |||
Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | |||
Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening The Volunteer can establish preferred days and shifts. | |||
Seasons | Year Round | |||
Location | Simcoe County, Muskoka and outlining areas | |||
Number of Positions | Barrie: 10 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 10 individual(s) ; Midland: 15 individual(s) ; Orillia: 15 individual(s) 50 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Training is provided - Driver and Car Seat Training | |||
Transportation | Volunteer must have access to a vehicle that is roadworthy, reliable and suitable for children. | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | Vulnerable sector check, valid driver's license, clean driver's abstract, liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), sign an oath of confidentiality, sign a driver's agreement, child welfare check and AODA training | |||
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Organization Name | Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Barrie Branch | |||
Office Phone | 705-726-6587 | |||
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-461-4236 | |||
Fax | 705-726-9788 | |||
Website | familyconnexions.ca/ | |||
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