Volunteer Driver
(Summit Housing and Outreach Programs, Burlington Office, Mental Health Supportive Housing and Outreach Programs)
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| Comments | Our clients are ready to go! Can you help get them there? Summit Housing & Outreach Programs (SHOP) is a charitable organization that provides a variety of housing, treatment, case management and social recreational services to individuals who require mental health supports in Halton Region. SHOP is a governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. SHOP is primarily funded through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and is a part of the Mississauga/Halton Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). | ||
| Contact | Sharon Paris, Coordinator of Volunteers, SHOP; Phone: 905-333-4814 ext 121 * 289-208-1937; Email: volunteer@summit-housing.ca | ||
| Duties | We are looking for insured, full G licensed drivers to expand our social and recreational programming. Drive our clients to our social recreational activities in one of our vans, (or your own vehicle; your choice.) Our activities run throughout the Halton Region during regular business hours. Training is provided and all expenses are covered. You are welcome to join our activities. Make some new friends, get some exercise, commune with nature or stretch your artistic talents, all while giving back to your community. Shifts are flexible and are offered throughout the region. Lived mental health experience considered an asset. | ||
| More Info Link | www.summit-housing.ca | ||
| Benefits | Flexibility Meet new people New experiences Training provided Opportunity to attend community events and groups as well | ||
| Clients | Adults living with mental health issues in Halton participating in our social recreational events and groups. | ||
| Ages | 25 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples | ||
| Areas of Interest | Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; Varies, flexible shifts | ||
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Each van holds 6 people. Our clients are happy to be getting a lift to or from one of many social programs. | ||
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Occasionally, we have special events in the evenings | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Location | Throughout Halton | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton: 1 individual(s) ; Burlington: 4 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 2 individual(s) ; Milton: 4 individual(s) ; Oakville: 4 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going ; G level license required Basic training will be provided | ||
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Drive our vans or use your own vehicle. Must be 25 years or older. | ||
| Cost | Cost of a driver's abstract and Vulnerable Sector Screening will be reimbursed. Mileage and other expenses may be reimbursed. | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | Full G valid driver's license. Proof of driver's license will be required. | ||
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| Organization Name | Summit Housing and Outreach Programs, Burlington Office, Mental Health Supportive Housing and Outreach Programs | ||
| Office Phone | 905-333-4814 | ||
| Fax | 905-333-6782 | ||
| info@summit-housing.ca | |||
| Website | www.summit-housing.ca | ||
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