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Provide transportation services for residents and participants in our different facilities and programs: Keiro Northwest Rehabilitation & Care Center, Nikkei Manor, Kokoro Kai, and Nikkei Horizons. Work is performed mostly in Seattle. Occasional, out-of- town, state, county overnight trips may apply.

Benefits

As a Volunteer Driver, you will have the opportunity to:

· Receive fully-paid health screening

· Occasionally receive free meals, tickets, and accommodation for certain events

· Fulfill the need for socializing

Position Responsibilities

· Provide safe transportation by adhering to all safety rules of the road and exercising appropriate driving judgment while transporting passengers.

· Guide residents to vehicle and provide necessary standby or hands-on assistance to passengers when boarding and disembarking.

· Assist residents with their seat belts and other safety devices as needed.

· Respect the confidentiality of the passenger’s backgrounds and health information.

· Refuel vehicle and report needed repairs to the Program Manager or Transportation Manager.

· Maintain driving-related records.

· In the event of a medical emergency be able to administer CPR.

· Occasionally drive out-of-state or county for day or overnight trips.

Qualifications/ Requirements

· Valid Washington State Driver’s License

· Ability to communicate with residents patiently and respectfully

· Ability to interact with diverse group of people

· Physically able to assist passengers when boarding or disembarking the vehicle

Timeline: Minimum of 3 months. Ongoing need.

Application Process

Interested in volunteering as a Driver? Please send your resume to Matt Hinrichs, Volunteer and Events Coordinator, at mhinrichs@keironw.org.the indicate your interest today.