Client Survivor Transportation Needed!

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The Tahirih Justice Center's Houston Office serves clients in all of Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery County. Many our clients do not have access to reliable forms of transportation, and this creates a significant barrier to accessing services. Our volunteers typically provide round trip transportation to court hearings, service appointments, legal and social services appointments in our Galleria office, and community events hosted by Tahirih. Your volunteer transportation saves clients costly taxi rides, allowing them to devote resources elsewhere, and many times enables them to get places they otherwise would be unable to reach.

All efforts are made to plan transportation needs with two weeks’ notice. There are some occasions when an emergent need arises and we will make a short notice request. You will have the opportunity to indicate your willingness or not to consider such requests on your application. You will also be given the ability to specify parameters for your comfort level in providing transportation in terms of location, and availability.

Qualifications:

• Valid Texas Driver’s license & insurance
• A vehicle less than 15 years old
• Driving Records screening
• Bilingual females preferred
• Additional Client Boundaries training

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with trauma survivors
• Experience working with immigrant communities
• Experience working with issues of domestic violence, human trafficking and international women’s rights

Reimbursement:

• Tahirih Houston can reimburse mileage at the rate of 14 cents per mile.
• Consult a tax adivisor for your specific situation, but the general guidelines are below:
  • Keep reliable written records of mileage that includes dates and distances.
  • The deduction can also include the costs of operating the directly related to the charitable purpose.