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Volunteer Drivers
Canadian Cancer Society


Accessibility:
Not On Bus Route Wheelchair Accessible Free Parking Available

Urgency: Average

Number of volunteers needed: 5

Minimum Age: 19

Work Location: varies

Police Check: Not Required

Reference Check: Required

Vehicle: Not Required

Smoking: Not Permitted

Language(s): English

Sector(s): Social Services

Work Type(s): Other

Duties: Pick up clients from their homes and driver them to and from cancer-treatment, supportive care and follow-up appointments. Improve access to cancer-related appointments for all adults and families who need assistance. As a volunteer driver, you will pick up people receiving cancer treatment from their home and take them to their treatment centre. You'll be there to offer assistance at a time when they need it the most. And when their treatment is done, you'll make sure they get home safely. With the kindness and support of volunteer drivers, people with cancer can focus on getting through their treatment. Volunteer drivers are well-trained and supported in their role, and are important ambassadors for the Canadian Cancer Society. We offer flexible day-time driving opportunities based on your schedule.

Skills Expected: Volunteer must posses a G license, with 3 or fewer demerit points, minimum of $1 million third party, liability insurance on vehicle, acceptable driving record, access to a well-maintained, 100% smoke-free vehicle and completion of appropriate training

Training: Specific Volunteer Driver and introduction to the Canadian Cancer Society training is provided, as well as on going training as needed.

Benefits: Make a significant impact in the life of a person living with cancer, mileage reimbursement and orientation and staff support provided.

Car Required: No
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Start Date: 01/01/2016
End Date: Ongoing
Time Commitment: 8 hours per week
for 6 days.
Day(s) Needed: Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
No Specific Days
Season(s): Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round
Contact: Erin McLean
Manager, Ontario Volunteer Engagement
Phone: 1-800-268-8874 ext: 5302
Email: erin.mclean@ontario.cancer.ca

143 Great Northern Road
Unit 2

Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 4Y9

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