Volunteer Driver - Simcoe County
(Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services)
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| Contact | Heather Stone, Program Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross; Phone: 705-721-3313 ext 5278; Fax: 705-739-9916; Email: heather.stone@redcross.ca | |||
| Duties | To transport clients of the Canadian Red Cross to and from medical appointments. Drives are booked with you on Fridays for the following week, and are based on your availability and distance preferences. | |||
| Benefits | Helping seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence. Mileage reimbursement at $0.45/km. Reference provided upon request | |||
| Clients | Seniors and adults with physical disabilities. | |||
| Ages | 21 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals | |||
| Areas of Interest | Transportation / Driver / Delivery | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Ability to provide clients with arm assistance in and out of a vehicle. | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week | |||
| 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 Times will vary. Some weekend requests. Your choice as to what drives you do (ie)local or longer distances. You can volunteer as little as once a week, up to 5 days a week. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Unknown | |||
| Location | Central West Simcoe County | |||
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 6 individual(s) ; Christian Island: 2 individual(s) ; Clearview (Simcoe County): 3 individual(s) ; Coldwater: 2 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 4 individual(s) ; Creemore: 2 individual(s) ; Essa: 3 individual(s) ; Midland: 4 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 4 individual(s) ; Springwater: 2 individual(s) ; Stayner: 2 individual(s) ; Tay: 2 individual(s) ; Tiny: 2 individual(s) ; Wasaga Beach: 3 individual(s) 42 individual(s) needed in total. Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Creemore & Clearview Township, Muskoka, Innisfil, Essa, Barrie, Midhurst, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is required - 2-4 mandatory training sessions annually ; Training on the job ; Continual updating of Policy and Procedures of Transportation Program | |||
| Transportation | Car required | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Clean drivers abstract, 2 references, reliable vehicle, valid drivers license and minimum one million dollars liability insurance on vehicle. | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Canadian Red Cross - Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Volunteer Services | |||
| Office Phone | 705-721-3313 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-2251 | |||
| Fax | 705-739-9916 | |||
| simcoe@redcross.ca | ||||
| Website | www.redcross.ca | |||
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