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About the Position
Caledon Community Services Caledon, ON, Canada Caledon
PLEASE NOTE: All volunteer/student placements have been placed on hold due to COVID-19. We are STILL CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION, with a start date to be determined once we are able to fully re-open.

● Transport clients in a safe and timely manner to and from pre-assigned destinations, providing friendly door-to-door service
● Maintain a clean, odour free, safe, comfortable and reliable vehicle
● Accommodate passenger special (typically physical) needs
● Build positive relationships (enhance the reputation/goodwill of CCS)
● Attend quarterly team meetings (also, advise staff of out-of-the-ordinary occurrences)

'Download' the CCS Volunteer Application form by 'clicking' the yellow 'Apply Now!' box, below. Please EMAIL a filled in, signed (and SCANNED) form to Andrea Coles: volunteer@ccs4u.org, with the 'position title' included in your email subject line.
+ Reimbursement of mileage $0.44 /km
+ Opportunity to 'network' within your community
+ Drivers provide community access for CCS clients, and enable them to keep appointments, meet obligations, and conveniently engage in errands/events (socialization) that otherwise would be difficult to do
+ Reference Letter available after 20 hours of volunteering
+ Invitation to CCS 'Annual Volunteer Recognition Event' (if applicable)
+ 'Evolve' Stores 35% Discount Card
● Possess a valid Class 'G' Drivers Licence, together with a minimum of 3 years driving experience
● Access to a safe, reliable motor vehicle that is suitable for the purpose intended, and which carries compulsory 3rd party ($1 Million minimum) liability insurance (the volunteer shall inform the insurer that the vehicle will be used on behalf of CCS)
● Solid knowledge of local geography, in particular Caledon's roadways/amenities
● Able to drive safely in Caledon's seasonal weather conditions
● Satisfactory 'Police Vulnerable Sector Check' required
● Friendly, engaging, and sensitive to seniors' special needs, as these arise
● Physically able to assist CCS clients to and from your vehicle
● Overall commitment to comply with CCS policies and procedures

SCREENING of applicants will be 'virtual' (telephone/email/online - Skype, etc.), unless otherwise advised.
1. Attend general information session
2. Meet with CCS 'Transportation Team' to receive driver training guide and policy manual
3. Complete CCS generated forms (incl. supply proof of insurance (with particulars) and driver's abstract)
4. Optional - Initially, be 'shadowed' when driving by a 'Transportation Team' Volunteer Lead
Customer Service, Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support, Transportation
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.ccs4u.org
https://www.facebook.com/caledoncommunityservices/


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