Volunteer Driver (Chauffer)
Client Transportation or Volunteer Drivers work towards the safety and well-being of children and youth by connecting children and parents to each other or to resources that support their family’s wellbeing. This could be driving a new mom and baby for their first check up, taking a dad from Mount Forest to Guelph for caring Dad’s parenting group, driving a child to their weekly counselling session, or taking a family to a medical appointment. Volunteers in this role are ‘chauffeurs’!
Commitment: 8 months to ongoing. Days of the week and times are flexible based on the volunteer’s availability. Weekend availability is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Review weekly email with needed drives, select and communicate your availability
- Drive children and/or parent to specified location set by F&CSGW (Guelph, Wellington County, and occasionally outside of the county)
- Assist individuals to and from the vehicle when needed
- Ensure the safe transportation during the trip
- Follow speed limits and general road safety
- Ensure seatbelts are in use
- Ensure car seats are installed correctly
- Carry a cell phone
- Report issues and concerns to F&CS staff
- Complete and submit monthly log for mileage reimbursement
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Be reliable, punctual, respectful and understanding of last minute changes
- Attend orientation or training sessions
- Work within the policies, procedures and practices of F&CSGW
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license & 3 year Drivers Abstract
- Vulnerable Sector Check (police check) and internal agency record check
- Proof of minimum liability insurance coverage
- Vehicle safety inspection
- Car Seat Training (required for younger children and babies), provided
Volunteer Perks:
- Open commitment, opportunity to take as many or as few drives as you wish
- Knowledge that you are working to help keep or reconnect children with parents
- Orientation, Training and support from staff
- Reimbursement for police check, 3 year abstract, vehicle safety check and KM’s
- Opportunities to connect with other volunteers
- Build your network and gain future references
- Appreciation for your hard work
- Access to a variety of training for example, De-escalation Skills
Staff Support: Volunteers in this role are support by the Volunteer Drive Coordinator and Coordinator of Volunteer Resources.
You would be a good fit for this role if you are:
- Like and enjoy being around children
- Enjoy a variety of people and have a positive outlook
- Patient and have empathy for others
- Understanding that last minute changes or cancelations can occur for a variety of reasons
- Welcoming and passionate about supporting family wellbeing in our community
- Have problem solving skills
For more information contact:
Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, 519-824-2410x 4438 or volunteer@fscgw.org
