Volunteer Driver in Bloomington
ORGANIZATION: Accord
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Community Involvement Programs (CIP) supports people who have mental health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and or developmental disabilities through services that promote wellness, safety and recovery. One of the programs is Community Engagement Services, which connects people we support to opportunities to be involved and be of service in the community.
Description: The CIP volunteer driver will make a positive impact helping people with mental, physical and developmental disabilities and mental illness be part of the CIP community. The driver will either pick up the people we serve from their houses and drive them to one of our two locations or pick them up from one of our two group locations and drive them home. The time between pick-up and drop-off may be less depending on the route. Due to safety regulations, enhanced driver training by CIP staff is required. The volunteer will engage in activities that include:
- Transporting people to and from their homes and community activities.
- Creating a positive, uplifting atmosphere
- Engaging in fun and light conversation
Qualifications:
- Outgoing, positive and patient attitude
- Relatively safe driving record
- Must undergo criminal history background check
Training: Related to their specific assignments, volunteers will participate in ongoing training following their orientation with CIP. The Volunteer Coordinator will manage the onboarding process, including a background check and policy overview, whereas a designated staff point of contact will facilitate task specific training.
Benefits to Volunteer:
- Be part of a fun group of people and gain new experiences
- Feel good knowing you are enabling people with disabilities to participate in community life
- Discover self-fulfillment through supporting others and strengthen community
Commitment and Location: While the driving routes may vary the volunteer can choose bring volunteers to or from our office at 2300 Kennedy St NE Ste 140 in Minneapolis or to or from 1701 East American Blvd Ste 19 in Bloomington. The times for the position would be either 7:00 AM-10:00 AM or 1:00 PM-4:00 PM depending on the preference of the volunteer. It is asked that the volunteer participate for at least three months on a regular basis for this opportunity.
Contact:
Jonathan Zaharin
Volunteer Coordinator - VISTA
jzaharin@cipmn.org (612) 547-0533
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About Accord
Location:
Suite 1, 1600 Broadway Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413, US
Mission Statement
As listeners, learners and leaders, we will stand with and support people with disabilities in their communities as they pursue their personal dreams and goals.
Description
We're here to help people cope with the issues surrounding social injustice, low income, aging, and homelessness -- and, in doing so, to help them live their greatest lives.
Since 1971, we've been meeting people where they are and bringing them what they need to live as independently, creatively, and fully as possible. We offer a variety of services and supports, which have all been developed as a result of listening to and understanding the needs of the people we serve, their loved ones and their communities.
CAUSE AREAS
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1701 East American Blvd Ste 19 in BloomingtonBloomingtonBloomington, MN 55425
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
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