Volunteer Driver (ITNPortland)
ORGANIZATION: SOUTHERN MAINE AGENCY ON AGING
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Organization's mission: Provide transportation to seniors and people with visual impairments in the greater Portland area.
What specific tasks will the volunteer(s) perform? In desired time commitment, driver will provide rides to our member riders, seniors or individuals with visual impairment. The evening before, likely by email, driver will receive the list and descriptions of each ride to be performed. Driver will need to communicate to Rides Coordinator and/or Manager for issues surrounding rides as they arise.
Qualities, experience & skills needed by the volunteers: Clean driving record over past 5 years. Clean criminal background. Love of driving, love of meeting people, the patience and courtesy to assist seniors into and out of cars and into destination facilities or homes.
Where will the volunteer(s) work? On the roads in Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Gorham, Westbrook, Windham, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport.
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About SOUTHERN MAINE AGENCY ON AGING
Location:
30 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME 04005, US
Mission Statement
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and the people who care for them.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Southern Maine Agency on Aging Volunteer Services provides opportunities to make a difference in the community through volunteer service. Volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, meals on wheels, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. We offer maximum flexibility and choice to our volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of the over age 55 volunteer to opportunities in selected imapct service areas to help solve community problems. RSVP volunteers receive supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where they are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Dana Warp Mill90 Bridge Street, Suite 210WestbrookWestbrook, ME 04092
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2019
SKILLS
- Delivery
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Request for rides are all hours of the day 7 days per week. Predominant ride numbers are weekdays 7:00am-6:00pm. The biggest shortage of drivers is weekends. Flexible Schedule