Community Support - Drive Happiness - Volunteers
What are the Volunteer duties or responsibilities?
Drive Happiness is a non-profit organization which provides low-cost, volunteer-based assisted transportation to older Albertans. It ensures seniors who are unable to drive or use alternate forms of transit due to health, mobility, and/or income barriers are connected to community-based programs and services. This means seniors can obtain vital medical care, pick up groceries and supplies, attend recreation programs, socialize with loved ones, attend community events, and do all the things they need to live well. It also means that caregivers receive a much-needed break.
Volunteering with Drive Happiness has definite perks. You choose when and where you drive, and there is no minimum/ maximum requirement so volunteering is convenient for you. You also receive a fuel reimbursement. But most importantly, you get to meet vibrant, appreciative seniors who have interesting life stories to share. So volunteering will not only help you help your community, but will also give you an opportunity to make new friends and have fun.
Education/Knowledge Required
-Volunteer Application Form (online and PDF versions available)
-Police Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Check
-Clean Drivers Abstract for the last 3 years
-Copy of full class 5 driver’s license
-Proof of registration
-Proof of insurance
Benefits to the Volunteer
Volunteering with Drive Happiness is incredibly rewarding! Rather than being behind the scenes, you're in the driver's seat socializing with grateful passengers. It's also a great opportunity to develop intergenerational friendships and to bring a smile to people going through difficult life circumstances, such as those using the service to obtain critical medical care.
Time commitment required
There is no minimum commitment; you pick when, where and how often you drive. Volunteers have access to our online scheduling system, where they schedule themselves for rides that work for them!
Start Date - Ongoing
Link to website for more information
https://drivehappiness.ca/volunteering/
Or contact Tristen at 780-424-5438 or by email at volunteer@drivehappiness.ca
