Wheels to Meals Volunteer Driver
(Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities)
Opportunity Details: Wheels to Meals Volunteer Driver
Comments | The volunteer will transport and escort seniors to meals and activities, to encourage nutrition, socialization and enjoyment of a group activity. As a volunteer of Links2Care, the volunteer will actively demonstrate Links2Care values and will promote and support the mission and vision of the agency. |
Contact | Skylar Micallef, Volunteer Coordinator, Links2Care; Phone: 905-873-6502; Email: smicallef@links2care.ca |
Duties |
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Benefits | - Mileage reimbursement |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Field Trip Aide / Community Outing Support ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; 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 |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 10 / Month |
Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter ; Year Round |
Accessibility | Unknown ; dependent on location |
Location | Georgetown, Acton |
Number of Positions | Acton: 10 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 10 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license and a safe driving record. Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability. Be physically able to offer assistance to clients or lift a walking device in and out of a vehicle. |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check prior to start date and throughout volunteer duration as required by Links2Care. |
Agency Details: Links2Care, Oakville, Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Office Phone | 905-844-0252 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-844-0252 |
Fax | 905-844-5656 |
info@links2care.ca | |
Website | www.links2care.ca/program/care-at-home/ |
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