Volunteer Driver
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of driving experience (does not have to be in Canada or Ontario)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Summary
Use your vehicle to make a difference. You’ve got the wheels. Help children and youth get where they need to go.
Location
In-Person
Toronto &/or Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
Use your vehicle to make a difference.
Mileage reimbursement. Cell phone reimbursement. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Support children, youth and families across the GTA as a Volunteer Driver with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. Based on your location and availability, this may include Toronto, York, Durham, Peel and beyond.
In this role, you’ll provide transportation for children and youth, including transportation to family visits, foster care homes, residences and appointments.
You’ve got the wheels. Help children and youth get where they need to go.
What you can expect
Email volunteer@torontocas.ca and we’ll be in touch with 100% of all applicants to discuss the role and how you can drive change in your community.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
Children & Youth Community & Social Services
Use your vehicle to make a difference. You’ve got the wheels. Help children and youth get where they need to go.
Location
In-Person
Toronto &/or Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Flexible
About This Opportunity
Use your vehicle to make a difference.
Mileage reimbursement. Cell phone reimbursement. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Support children, youth and families across the GTA as a Volunteer Driver with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. Based on your location and availability, this may include Toronto, York, Durham, Peel and beyond.
In this role, you’ll provide transportation for children and youth, including transportation to family visits, foster care homes, residences and appointments.
You’ve got the wheels. Help children and youth get where they need to go.
What you can expect
- Flexible driving schedules that fit your availability
- Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
- Detailed orientation and ongoing support
- A vehicle and valid Class G driver’s licence
- Minimum 5 years of driving experience (does not have to be in Canada or Ontario)
- Proof of insurance and a well-maintained vehicle
- Ability to carry out role responsibilities
- Willingness to attend training and supervision
- Once screened and interviewed, you will be required to provide references and complete a child welfare check. You will then complete a Vulnerable Sector Check, vehicle safety test, and submit a driver’s abstract.
- All required checks and tests will be reimbursed
- Provide door-to-door transportation for children and youth
- Ensure safety, including appropriate car seats
- Assist with lifting bags and young children
- Store and maintain car seat provided by CAST that you will keep throughout your time as a volunteer
- Maintain confidentiality
- Communicate with our staff and complete required documentation
Email volunteer@torontocas.ca and we’ll be in touch with 100% of all applicants to discuss the role and how you can drive change in your community.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Access to car
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean driving record & insurance coverage
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- All requirements listed in posting
Children & Youth Community & Social Services
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide door-to-door transportation for children and youth to family visits, foster homes, residences, and appointments, ensuring their safety and using appropriate car seats. Assist with bags and young children, maintain the provided car seat, protect confidentiality, and communicate with staff while completing required documentation.
Requirements
Applicants need access to a well-maintained, insured vehicle, a valid Class G driver's licence, and at least five years of driving experience. They must be able to perform the role's responsibilities, attend training and supervision, and complete the required references, child welfare and vulnerable sector checks, vehicle safety test, and driver's abstract submission.
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Transportation
- Child Safety
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Car Seat Safety
- Lifting and Assisting Children
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
- Orientation and Ongoing Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Social Services
Keywords
- Volunteer Driver
- Children and Youth
- Transportation
- Class G Driver's Licence
- Five Years of Driving Experience
- Vehicle Insurance
- Well-Maintained Vehicle
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
- Family Visits
- Foster Care
- Appointments
- Car Seat Safety
- Confidentiality
- Documentation
- Training
- Supervision
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Welfare Check
- Vehicle Safety Test
- Driver's Abstract
- References