Volunteer Driver
Goal for this position:
As a Volunteer Driver, your role will provide hands-on support to our animal centres through activities such as transferring animals between animal centres to find loving families, driving animals to medical appointments, and picking up local donations.
Transportation is a critical step that has a huge impact on the lives of animals in our animal centres every single day.
Volunteer Role:
- Follow Ontario SPCA animal transport protocols at all times
- Follow route plan as determined, contact team lead if the plan changes
- Clean and disinfect vehicle if required by protocols
- Ensure proper restraints are used appropriately such as seat belts and perform safety checks of the vehicle along the way
Skill Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older with a valid Full G Ontario Driver's License
- A, AZ or D license would be an asset
- Clear, 3 year driver record
- Experience driving a large truck with a trailer or a large van an asset
- Comfortable driving on the 400 series highways and isolated areas
- Animal handling experience with dogs an asset
- Comfortable with changing timelines and occasional work outside of regular business hours
- Comfortable driving in inclement weather
- Ability to follow Ontario SPCA best practices guidelines.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs