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| Position # | 3919 |
| Organization | Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph - Eramosa Rd - Head Office |
| Position | Volunteer Driver (Family Chauffeur) - Volunteer Services - Transportation |
| Location | Guelph, Wellington County |
| Impact Statement | Families and children are able to get to appointments, school or daycare, recreation, weekly groups or other services and programs. |
| Description |
Transportation can be a challenge for families living with out a vehicle. Volunteer drivers make is possible for FCSGW to meet the transportation needs of the children and families we serve. Drives are scheduled seven days a week; during the day, evening and weekends. Volunteers are welcome to volunteer as much time as they wish as it fits with their availability. Volunteers provide transportation within Guelph and/or Wellington County, for children, youth and families of the agency, to various appointments which could include court ordered supervised access visits with a parent, community service agency visits, to and from school and after school care, legal appointments. This could be driving a new mom and baby for their first check up, taking a dad from Mount Forest to Guelph for caring Dad’s parenting group, driving a child to their weekly counselling session, or taking a family to a medical appointment. Volunteers in this role are ‘chauffeurs'. This position requires volunteers use their own vehicle. Reimbursement for KM and expenses are provided. This role is immensely helpful for both clients and staff. Having volunteers means we are able to connect more families and children with the services and programs they need. Get your application started - Next Training in May. |
| Required Information | Police Check: Required References Required |
| Training Details | Orientation - Agency Orientation ; Training is provided - Agency Training ; Training is required - Car Seat Installation Training ; Initial training and orientation provided. |
| Working Conditions | One-on-one with children, youth or adults in your vehicle |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | Days and times are flexible and vary with drive requests and needs |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Older Adults/Seniors |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children, Driver/Transportation, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Sensitivity, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://www.fcsgw.org |
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| Contact | Hannah Senitt |
| Phone | 5198242410 |
| Address | 275 Eramosa Road Guelph, N1E 2M7 |