Transportation Support

(Community Living Oakville)

Suggest an Update
Position ID: V-HVC0312
Last Full Update: 06 Oct 2022

Opportunity Details: Transportation Support

Comments

Community living Oakville is looking for individuals with a genuine interest in supporting people with developmental disabilities to live active, rewarding, and fulfilling lives in their community.


Our vision:
A world in which each person with a developmental disability lives their dreams and choices as a respected and valued contributor to community life.
Contact Shannon Douglas, Volunteer & Student Coordinator, Community Living Oakville; Phone: 905-844-0146 * 289-795-6087; Fax: 905-339-1541; Email: shannon.douglas@oakcl.org
Duties

As a volunteer driver, you will safely transport people we support to their scheduled appointments related to their medical, financial, social, recreation and life necessities.

Duties will include:

  • Safely transporting passengers
  • Providing friendly & caring conversation /rapport along the way
  • Ensuring all passengers are wearing seat belts & abiding by safety procedures
  • Reporting any safety concerns/incidents
  • Respecting confidentiality
  • Must have valid insurance, clean driver's record, & vulnerable sector record completed
More Info Link https://www.oakcl.org/
Benefits Gain awareness & understanding of people with disabilities, meet new people & contribute to your community. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and also boosts your social skills.
Clients Children, youth, & adults with developmental disabilities
Ages 21 year(s) - 75 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups
Areas of Interest Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Volunteer driver would stay in Oakville/Halton area
Number of Positions Oakville 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
Transportation Driver License required ; Car required
Application Deadline 05 Oct 2022
Police Check Required
Start Date On or after 06 Oct 2022
End Date 03 Oct 2025

Agency Details: Community Living Oakville

More Agency Info Other Opportunities Suggest New Opportunity
Office Phone 905-844-0146
Fax 905-339-1541 (General Fax)
E-Mail info@oakcl.org
Website www.oakcl.org
Address & Map
301 Wyecroft Rd
Oakville, ON L6K 2H2
 
View Google Map