| About the Position | |
| Position # | 1793 |
| Organization | Pacific Centre Family Services Association |
| Position | Volunteer Drivers - West Shore Better at Home program/Pacific Centre family services association |
| Location | 324 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
If your looking to Volunteer, and live on the Westshore---this may be just the right fit for YOU! We're looking for Westshore Volunteer Drivers to support our Langford and Colwood participants. Transportation to and from medical appointments Transportation to and from local Social Meal events Assistance with local Grocery shopping. Meal pick up and delivery (Wednesday afternoons). Your efforts will be appreciated, and have a very positive impact on those older adults you provide these much needed services to. |
| Description |
This a great fit for those living on the Westshore as a Volunteer Driver you will make a big difference to a senior's well being, by providing 1-4 transports per month. Week day hours or occasional Saturdays. Volunteer Drivers will be reimbursed for their mileage. Current resume, 2 professional references, Application, Resume, Interview, Criminal record check, current driver's abstract, proof of insurance, Orientation. Potential volunteer will have their own safe, reliable, fully insured vehicle, with 3,000,000 liability, full current B.C. driver's license. Be computer literate, Microsoft word, emailing, filling out forms on-line. |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
| Training Details | Interview, Orientation and training will be provided by Better at Home West Shore staff prior to said duties, such as Communication with those who may be hard of hearing or cognitive decline as well safe support for those who may have vision decline. Safe handling of a foldable walker. |
| Working Conditions |
Able to assist seniors, safely in and out of vehicle, work independent and be able to handle a lightweight, foldable walker with room to store it during transport. Self motivated, community knowledge and awareness. Volunteers do not attend medical appointments. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail |
*Day time hours only. Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays. 9am-430pm |
| Age | 21+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Driver/Transportation, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Skills, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Self-Motivation |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.PCFSA.org |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Dori Sinclair |
| Phone | 778-677-3540 |
| Address | 324 Goldstream Avenue Victoria, V9B 2W3 |
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