RIDES Transportation Driver

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Get Connected Icon As needed 8am-4pm Monday - Friday

Description

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: RIDES Transportation Driver

SUMMARY: Transport clients on errands such as grocery store, pharmacy, post office, hair salon, bank, etc.
Ride must be non-medical.

KEY TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist clients arm to arm, curb to curb, door to door depending on volunteer’s comfort level and ability
AUXILARY REQUIREMENTS:
Must travel with a cell phone to track and arrange communication from within the place of business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Capable of lifting up to 5-7 lbs.
Bending, stooping standing twisting
Volunteers may lend an arm or hand but should not engage in transferring or moving clients
Assistance may include moving a walker or cane to the backseat of the auto or trunk
This may also include carrying items for the client

REQUIRED TRAINING: Rides Orientation

BACKGROUND SCREEN:
Criminal: Yes      Motor Vehicle: Yes

SHIFT/COMMITMENT:
Service is available M- F only, with exception of major holidays. Start after: 8 am-Complete by 4 pm
Volunteer commits to providing one ride each week, ride not to exceed 3 hours/trip
On Call Position-Volunteer receives 48 hours advance notice

SCHEDULING:
All requests for RIDES transportation must be arranged and approved by the Service Coordinator
Volunteer calls with a friendly reminder before making the visit call with a friendly reminder before making pickup. Alert the client to your arrival by calling from your car
Volunteer identifies as Alliance Volunteer and wears Alliance name badge
A volunteer is credited with 2.5 service hours for each scheduled and completed ride

LOCATION: Billings, Billings Heights

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Immediately contact either the Service Coordinator or Volunteer Coordinator
Emergency response is explained in the AVP Handbook

BENEFITS: Mileage reimbursement at 80% of the current Federal Rate from door to door, including miles driven to complete tasks for clients.
                                Use Mileage Reimbursement Form
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Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Rides are scheduled on an as needed basis. Should inclement weather occur volunteer drivers are free to cancel scheduled trips.
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