Supply Transport Volunteer for Healthcare for the Homeless Team

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Purpose: This volunteer will be supporting the Hennepin County Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) team by transporting medication, medical supplies, and paperwork to various clinics at homeless shelters near downtown Minneapolis. By doing this role, the volunteer is assisting the staff to be able to better aid individuals being served at the clinics.

Responsibilities: The volunteer uses his/her personal vehicle. The volunteer can be reimbursed for mileage and parking expenses incurred while performing volunteer assignments.

• Pick-up needed items from HCH clinics or Health Services Building and drop them off at other HCH clinics in downtown Minneapolis area
• Communicate directly with staff for instructions and coordination of transporting various needed supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have regular access to a safe mechanically sound vehicle
• Have and maintain an active Minnesota drivers licenses and carry at least the minimum insurance coverage required by law
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be able to follow multistep instructions
• Notify volunteer coordinator of any change in insurance eligibility or driver privileges
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Have regular access to a working cellular telephone (with a GPS or navigation app)
• Volunteers must complete an application, interview and orientation process, provide 3 references, and pass a criminal background/driver’s license check

Time Commitment:

• 3 month time commitment.
• Volunteering one 2-4 hour shift per week on either Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9am-4pm. Location: There are 9 different HCH clinic locations in the downtown Minneapolis area

Supervision: The volunteer will be supervised by Healthcare for Homeless supervisors. The volunteer coordinator will provide information and support as needed.

Benefits:

• Working with wonderful staff and learning about Hennepin County’s mission and vision.

• Making a significant contribution to the lives of others and to the communities
• Receiving support from staff and professional team members
• Participating in training opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Receiving a letter of recommendation written by supervisor and/or volunteer coordinator upon request.
• Reimbursement monthly for mileage and parking expenses incurred while carrying out their assignments upon request.
• Opportunities to receive free entrance to Science Museum and Omni Theater throughout the year

Contact for questions and/or to apply:

• 612-348-9900 or hsph.vcpp.volunteer@hennepin.us
• https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=787250092