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ORGANIZATION: EveryStep
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2 people are interested
EveryStep Grief & Loss Services, Home of Amanda the Panda is looking for a volunteer to drive our van/minivan to provide transportation for support group participant who otherwise would not be able to attend our programming. We provide seasonal peer support groups and camps to children and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
The volunteer would need to pick up the EveryStep minivan at our office, drive to participants' homes prior to the start time (approximately an hour before programming, but varies depending on participants' locations) and then drop them off at our office for programming. After programming concludes, the volunteer would also need to then take participants back home and then return the van to our office.
Some key responsibilities are:
- Transport passengers in a safe and lawful manner. This includes the use of seat belts for all passenger as well as car seats for those requiring them.
- Adhere to the agreed upon schedules, keeping in mind that schedules do fall behind due to unforeseen events.
- Report any problems or concerns regarding a specific participant or transportation request as soon as possible.
- Inform Team Director of vacations, illness, etc. that would necessitate a substitute driver, with as much advance notice as possible.
Volunteers are need four times a year for six weeks on Monday evenings from about 4:45 p.m. to about 8:00 p.m. Additionally, volunteers are needed for weekend camps, once in the spring and once in the fall, which would involve a few hours on a Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.
The volunteer must have a valid driver's license with chauffeur's endorsement, submit to and pass a driving record check, background check, and a child and dependent adult abuse check.
If you are interested in volunteering to provide transportation for our participants, please let us know! You can contact mmondt@everystep.org.
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About EveryStep
Location:
3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317, US
Mission Statement
We empower individuals, support families and strengthen communities.
Description
EveryStep, formerly known as HCI Care Services & Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, has been offering care and support for Iowans for many decades.
Our roots date back to 1908, when a group of nurses saw the need for public health nursing in Des Moines and founded an organization to fulfill that mission.
Since then, EveryStep has led the charge to address a wide variety of vital community health care and social service needs, offering prenatal support and home visits to new moms, assistance to immigrants and refugees, compassionate hospice and home care services, and grief and loss support.
Today, EveryStep has a strong reputation and a long history of serving vulnerable populations to help them live their best lives. Today, the non-profit’s 30 plus programs, more than 370 employees and nearly 900 volunteers offer care and support to Iowans in 47 counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1821 Grand AvenueWest Des Moines, IA 50265
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2020
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Transportation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training