Volunteer Driver

**Volunteer Driver**

Organization Details Organization Name: Winnipeg Child and Family Services (WCFS) Address: 222 Provencher Blvd.

Winnipeg MB R2H 0G5 Website: Organizational Description: Serves as a community branch mandated under provincial legislation to support and strengthen families, and work together with communities for the protection and care of children and the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Volunteer Connections welcomes community members who wish to enhance Branch services by filling volunteer roles such as Mentors, Drivers, Tutors, Knitters, and Special Event Volunteers. Volunteer Opportunity Details Description of Duties: To transport and accompany children to family visits, therapy or other appointments as requested by Case Manager in consultation with Coordinator of Volunteer Connections

- Verify directions and pick-up time with caregiver

- Ensure safety measures are in place: car seats with tether hook, seatbelts, place child in rear seat etc.

- Drive child to appointment, and home

- Notify staff of significant events or concerns

- Record mileage and parking costs and submit monthly expense forms

- Observe volunteer policies and procedures as stated in manual Skills Required: - Competent, safe adult driver

- Current drivers' license and vehicle insurance

- Reliable vehicle and willingness to drive in rural areas

- Ability to relate to children in a warm and caring manner

- Ability to manage child behaviour if necessary

- Well-organized, dependable volunteer

- Good communication skills and mature problem-solving ability

- Cell phone recommended but not required

- Six-month minimum commitment Skills Gained/Related Careers: - Orientation to position, client family need and WCFS

- In-service training available Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Daytime, Evening, Weekend

- Generally one visit weekly (2-4 hours) for six month renewable term - Ongoing recruitment Location of volunteer opportunity: Central Yes

Yes

Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace Organization will provide: A letter of reference

Certificate of recognition

Evaluation

Supervision

Training/Orientation

How to Apply: Email: Monica.Raabe@gov.mb.ca

Phone: 204-944-4367

Closing Date: Jul 11, 2023