Spotlight: Volunteer Opportunities
Drive Happiness
What are the Volunteer duties or responsibilities?
Drive Happiness volunteers use their own vehicle to help seniors in their community get to important places such as medical appointments, the grocery store, and community programs. It is a fun and flexible position, with no minimum hours or time commitment. You choose where, when and how often you drive. You also receive a fuel reimbursement.
Most importantly, you are helping seniors to remain in their homes and community, close to loved ones, while still being able to access the increasing medical care they need. You will also help them remain independent to go grocery shopping and attend community programs and stay connected. Our volunteers share that it's a very rewarding experience to meet friendly and appreciative seniors.
Education/Knowledge Required
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Drivers must own a clean, well-maintained vehicle
- Proof of registration & insurance
- Clean driver's abstract for the last 3 years
- Vulnerable sector police check
- We will guide you through the process, step by step.
Benefits to the Volunteer
- You choose when, where, and how often you drive
- Create your own volunteer schedule
- Receive a gas reimbursement
- Meet friendly and appreciative seniors
- Make a difference in your community
Time commitment required
These positions are completely flexible! We have an online system where you pick your own days and hours that work for you. No minimum time commitment!
Interested? You can download an application form from our website www.drivehappiness.ca/volunteering/
Questions? Please reach out to Lesley at info@drivehappiness.ca
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The following organizations are looking for volunteers.. please follow the links for more information!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Pit Bulls for Life Foundation of Alberta - The DOGHOUSE | 1 | |||
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| Friends of the the Stony Plain Public Library Society - Casino Volunteers | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| The Builder's Den Inc - Woodworking helper for workshops and classes | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Cadet Instructor - Navy League of Canada | 1 | |||
Stony Plain and area residents are enriched through a strong, healthy, connected community.
Click on the activity that interests you for more information on the volunteer opportunity, including who to contact for more information.
