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 Facebook: www.facebook.com/smfconnexions/
Instagram Instagram: www/instagram.com/smfconnexions/
Twitter 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
E-Mail 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