Summary
y becoming a volunteer driver, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in Burnaby by helping them get to and from their important medical and dental appointments.
Location
In-Person
Burnaby, British Columbia
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community?
Burnaby Neighborhood House is seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as volunteer drivers! By becoming a volunteer driver, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in Burnaby by helping them get to and from their important medical and dental appointments.
What You'll Do
- Provide transportation assistance to seniors in need, ensuring they safely reach their medical and dental appointments.
- Offer a friendly and supportive presence, making the journey comfortable and reassuring for our senior neighbors.
- Help combat isolation and improve access to essential healthcare services for seniors who may face transportation challenges.
- Must be friendly, reliable and patient, enjoy driving, enjoy helping people
Skills, Experience, Qualifications Required
- Having a valid driver's license and your own reliable vehicle.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Respect for confidentiality and commitment to professionalism.
- Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.
- Map reading skill
Time Commitment
- We are looking for on call volunteers
- 3 months minimum commitment
Thank you for your interest!
All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application process with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. This includes a volunteer application form, informal interview (10 mins), completing an online volunteer orientation (22 mins.), and policy form. Our Volunteer Drivers will be reimbursed for mileages driven.
Please contact Eddie Pham for more information
[email protected]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.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Driver's License
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Access to car
- Clean driving record & insurance coverage
Causes
Seniors
Skills & Experience
Driving Clients Senior Care
Tags
medical appointment transportation driver volunteer drivers senior support
