Driver Volunteer
(Halton Children's Aid Society, Burlington Office)
Opportunity Details: Driver Volunteer
Comments | Our Volunteer drivers play an extremely valuable role in the lives of our children in care. As a driver, you become a familiar and friendly face the children can depend on, someone who will listen to their stories and bring a smile to their faces at what can be a very confusing time in their lives. |
Contact | Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteers, Halton Children's Aid Society; Phone: 905-333-4441 ext 0173; Email: ccosta@haltoncas.ca |
Duties | Our Volunteer drivers play an extremely valuable role in the lives of our children in care. As a driver, you become a familiar and friendly face the children can depend on, someone who will listen to their stories and bring a smile to their faces at what can be a very confusing time in their lives. |
More Info Link | www.haltoncas.ca |
Clients | Children in care of Halton Children's Aid Society |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples |
Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Parenting / Foster Care Support ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery ; Youth & Activity Camp Support ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; Driving experience necessary. Good driving record. Police clearance and driver's abstract are required. Sense of humour, love of children, kind, non judgmental, patient, personality. |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
Dates and Times | Times: Depends on appointment time; Days: As convenient to volunteer; may need to drive children during school hours, stat holidays, evenings, and weekends. |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
Location | Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown, Acton, Hamilton, Brampton, Mississauga |
Number of Positions | Acton: 2 individual(s) ; Burlington: 5 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 2 individual(s) ; Hamilton: 2 individual(s) ; Milton: 2 individual(s) ; Oakville: 5 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Car in good condition required; Clean driving record |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Proof of double vaccinations are required. |
Agency Details: Halton Children's Aid Society, Burlington Office
Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-333-4441 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-607-5437 (1-866-607-KIDS) |
Fax | 905-333-1844 |
Website | haltoncas.ca |
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