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Volunteer Driver - In Town

Waterloo Home Support Services

City of Waterloo


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Driver volunteers are caring people who provide rides in their vehicles to take Waterloo Home Support clients to their appointments. Clients are older adults or adults with a disability.

Description
Help Waterloo Home Support clients maintain their independence.

Seeking a friendly, adult volunteer with good communication skills, English language fluency and their own vehicle to drive clients to and from appointments in town. This would occur as scheduled on a weekday, approximately between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Commitment is approximately one morning or afternoon per week.

Must have:
reliable vehicle suitable to transporting clients
valid G driver's license for at least 4 years
clear driver's abstract
clear police check for the vulnerable sector
pass all screening requirements

*Mileage costs are reimbursed.

If small group is looking to volunteer (ie. through an employer program) each volunteer must apply separately and complete all screening requirements.

Apply by visiting www.waterloo.ca/volunteer


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual, A Group
Age: 25+
English Proficiency, Confidentiality

Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Driver/Transportation, Senior Services

Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Verbal Communication, Time Management, Empathy, Flexibility


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Orientation and training provided.
Working Conditions: Mileage costs are reimbursed.
Accessibility:
Transportation: Car required


Time Commitment

Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime
Flexible: as scheduled on a weekday normally between the hours of 8:30am and 4pm
for out of town OR one weekday morning or afternoon per week.

   Contact Information
http://www.waterloo.ca/volunteer
Send an Email Message
Christine Rushton
519-888-6488
Volunteer Services, Waterloo City Hall Waterloo, N2J 4A8
Waterloo,Outside Waterloo Region

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