Volunteer Driver
(Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions)
Position ID: V-BAR0011
Last Modified: 24 Jun 2022
Last Full Update: 24 Jun 2022
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Driver
| Contact | Joanne Oblin, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions; Phone: 705-726-6587 * 1-800-461-4236; Email: Joanne.Oblin@familyconnexions.ca |
| Duties | Purpose: To assist with the transportation needs of children and youth involved with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions. Responsibilities: Drive the child(ren)/youth in your own vehicle to an appointment/activity, and pick up the child(ren)/youth at an appointed place and time Assist the child(ren)/youth to get in and out of the vehicle safely Escort the child(ren)/youth to and from the appointment activity Requirements 18 years of age and older A criminal record check (including vulnerable populations) free of charges or convictions Possess a valid Ontario Driver's license and a safe driving record Attend agency car seat training A clean driver's abstract (obtained from Service Ontario) Have access to a road worthy and safe vehicle Minimum of $1 Million liability insurance Patience and understanding Reliable and punctual Knowledge of the community Able to offer physical support to the child(lifting), youth or adult Trustworthy Access to a computer (mileage submission) Cell phone |
| More Info Link | https://familyconnexions.ca/gi-volunteer/ |
| Benefits | Benefits to the Volunteer: Open commitment, can accept assignments at his/her convenience, specific tasks, provision of an important service to the children in need, opportunity to be involved in the community. |
| Clients | Children, Youth and Adults |
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | 1 year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Number of Positions | Barrie 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
| Social Media | Facebook: www.facebook.com/smfconnexions/ Instagram: www/instagram.com/smfconnexions/ X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/smfconnexions |
| Start Date | On or after 03 May 2021 |
| End Date | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
| Office Phone | 705-726-6587 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-461-4236 |
| Fax | 705-726-9788 |
| communications@familyconnexions.ca | |
| Website | familyconnexions.ca/ |
| Address & Map | Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions - Barrie Office 60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 7 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5G6 |
| Mailing Address | Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions - Barrie Office 60 Bell Farm Rd, Unit 7 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5G6 |