Deliveries and Pick-ups-Simcoe County Locations
(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie)
Position ID: V-MID0277
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2023
Opportunity Details: Deliveries and Pick-ups-Simcoe County Locations
| Contact | Kelly Luvisotto, Community Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 230; Email: kluvisotto@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Duties | To deliver/pick-up materials from locations throughout Simcoe County. |
| More Info Link | www.alzheimersociety.ca/simcoecounty |
| Benefits | Enjoy driving, delivering materials, meeting people. Become familiar with participating locations and the services they provide to the community. Become familiar with the Programs and Services of the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County. |
| Clients | Participating locations. Location designated by staff to distribute and collect materials in your community. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Transportation / Driver / Delivery |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Volunteers must be familiar with their community - or - willing to get to know their community. Willing to drive at various times of the year. Reliable car and valid drivers licence; flexible hours to deliver during the day; trustworthy, reliable; able to communicate the purpose of the program and materials effectively. |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Deliveries and Pick-ups are done in the time period of a week to 10 days. Once that cycle is complete, there may not be other deliveries/pick-ups for months, or until next year. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Basic interaction with designated location for distribution/collection and with participating locations. |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Month |
| Seasons | Summer ; Fall ; Late August to Early October. There are other times through the year when other deliveries and pick-ups need to be made. |
| Accessibility | Unknown - accessibility will vary at locations being picked up from or delivered to. |
| Location | Simcoe County |
| Number of Positions | Alliston ; Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Coldwater ; Collingwood ; Innisfil ; Midland ; Orillia ; Penetanguishene 14 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; New volunteers are required to participate in an interview. At the interview they will receive information about the kinds, frequency of deliveries/pick-ups. |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required - Volunteers must have a valid driver's licence, insurance and a reliable vehicle. |
| Cost | Volunteers must be able to drive to the various locations. Mileage is covered. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Able to deliver and pick-up materials in a timely manner. Volunteer must have their own insurance policy for their vehicle. |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay |
Agency Details: Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
| Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
| Fax | 705-722-9392 |
| Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
| Website | alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Unit 3 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5R4 |