Volunteer Driver (Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Barrie Branch)

Volunteer Driver

(Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Barrie Branch)

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Position ID: V-MID0289

Last Modified: 10 Dec 2018

Last Full Update: 07 Sep 2018

Opportunity Details

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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