Volunteer Driving Programs

Opportunity ID: 120

Organization Details
Organization Name:	Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS)
Address:	P.O. Box 68030 RPO Osborne Village Winnipeg, MB R3L 2V9
Website:	http://www.tonsmb.org
Organizational Description:	Transportation Options Network for Seniors/ TONS informs and educates Manitobans on transportation options available to seniors that enhances quality of life. TONS is a community based resource organization that works with transportation stakeholders throughout Manitoba to promote and improve transportation options available to seniors.

Volunteer Opportunity Details
Description of Duties:	Volunteer with Senior Resource Finders in Winnipeg that deliver door to door, personally assisted, driving programs for older adults with mobility issues. Eligible clients are ambulatory but a cane and/or walker may be used.Volunteer drivers use their own insured vehicle and receive a stipend to cover their "out of pocket" expenses.
Skills Required:	-Sociable, reliable and able to converse with and assist older adults with their transportation needs; -Good medical/health condition - Proven experience as a driver (training is an asset) - Mechanically sound, clean vehicle - Valid driver's license, a current Autopac registration form, driver's abstract - Criminal record and Vulnerable Persons Registry Check -Three personal references - Multi-lingual can be beneficial.
Skills Gained/Related Careers:	- Previous driver training and or experience - Safety or First Aid training
Age:	18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:	Daytime You can share your time availablity.
Location of volunteer opportunity:	Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check?	Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check?	Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that:	Speaks French Speaks another language: multi-lingual
Organization will provide:	A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Training/Orientation
How to Apply:	Email: info@tonsmb.org
Closing Date:	Dec 31, 2019

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