As a Wheels of Hope Volunteer Driver, you'll typically:

• Respond to requests for client rides from the Transportation Coordinator, ideally via email, and wherever possible being flexible with your schedule as busy days/times/periods change
• Confirm travel arrangements with client(s) by phone
• Offer minimal assistance to get clients in and out of the car (no lifting permitted)
• Put client safety first by following safe driving procedures and keeping your licence and insurance details in good standing and updated
• Adhere to all Canadian Cancer Society policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines including client confidentiality, role boundaries, COVID-19 safety precautions, and our 100% 'smoke free' policy

After you have applied, please monitor your email Junk/Spam folder and leave space on your voicemail for communications from the CCS. We appreciate all who choose to apply

In taking on the role of Wheels of Hope Volunteer Driver, you understand that cancer can change everything and that CCS clients accessing critical programs and services is a top priority. Specific requirements:

• You have a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence with a maximum of 3 demerit points and an acceptable driving record (subject to verification on request)
• You have ongoing access to, or own, a reliable, smoke-free motor vehicle that carries a minimum of $1M third party liability insurance as required in Ontario 
• Commitment to ensure that the CCS client whom you're driving has a pleasant ride, without having to worry about transport or making an appointment on time
• Reliable access to the Internet (email/scheduling software), necessary to communicate effectively with CCS clients and the Transportation Coordinator
• Commitment to represent CCS positively as you interact with members of the public and are a guest in treatment facilities, such as Hospitals, Cancer Centres, and Lodges
• Criminal backgroud check is required
• You are at least double vaccinated for Covid19 (and can provide proof, if requested)
• Rigorous adherence to CCS procedures, including COVID-19 safety precautions, and commitment to client confidentiality

SCREENING of applicants will be virtual (Telephone/Email/Interviewing online), unless otherwise advised

ORIENTATION and TRAINING are provided, together with ongoing support from your local Transportation Coordinator, who will be providing your driving schedule and be there to help you throughout your time on the road.