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11 people are interested
Drivers needed to provide lifts out of poverty!
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
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11 people are interested
Provide rides for those who lack access to transportation and help them breakdown a barrier to rising out of poverty. Rides are provided for employment, critical medical appointments, and quality of life activities for seniors.
If you have a few hours available during the week, a valid driver's license and are at least 21 years of age, you can help!. Volunteers can drive either an agency vehicle or their own car and shifts are available from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. weekdays and on Saturday. Volunteers can provide services from one of three current office locations (Fort Worth, Arlington and Colleyville),
Hundreds of our neighbors in Fort Worth, Arlington and Northeast Tarrant County reach out daily with mobility needs such as: Doctor's Appointments; Employment Opportunities; Dialysis Treatments and Senior Centers. Catholic Charities' Transportation program provides service outside the public transportation system's hours of operations and routes to bridge the gap for needed transportation services.
For volunteers passionate about transportation, but who aren't able to serve as a driver, there are other needs for transportation volunteers, including: providing customer service (accepting ride requests) as well as vehicle stewards and clerical help.
More opportunities with Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
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About Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
Location:
249 W Thornhill Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76115, US
Mission Statement
To provide services to those in need; to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society; and to call all people of goodwill to do the same.
Description
Catholic Charities Fort Worth got our start in 1910 when a small group of women petitioned Bishop Edward Dunne to allow them to begin a "work of mercy". This is who we are. Dedicated to the well-being of their community, these women saw the needs and pains of the poor and took it upon themselves to be a voice for the voiceless. In the 1920's, the women supported these services by selling handmade crafts at the State Fair of Texas. Later on, Catholic Charities Fort Worth created St. Teresa's home for children, which evolved and expanded as an iconic representation of the work of CCFW. As times changed, so did the needs of the community and CCFW responded by adding refugee and immigration services, disaster response, and more social services, becoming one of the largest providers in the area. In 2010, Catholic Charities celebrated its 100th birthday by moving into a new 84,000 square foot building -- our Thornhill Drive campus. Since 2005 we have stayed busy expanding our reach to include three additional campuses, investing in research, creating out-of-the-box solutions, starting several successful social enterprises, and increasing our presence on the national stage.
Throughout our 113 years, we have remained in-tune with the needs of the community and have continually evolved to answer those needs. What began as a small group of dedicated women doing whatever they could to help families survive has become an organization that empowers families to thrive.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
249 W Thornhill DrFort Worth, TX 76115
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Healthcare
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per week
- Must have insurance, pass a drug screening and attend approximately 10 hours of training.