Transportation Driver
ORGANIZATION: Winooski Community Services Department
Please visit the new page to apply.
Overview
Under the direction of the Winooski Housing Authority (WHA) in partnership with the Winooski Senior Center, volunteer Transportation Drivers use the City of Winooski bus to give rides to seniors to and from various locations. Trips could include but are not limited to: Walmart, Goodwill, Hannaford, and Shaw’s.
Responsibilities
- Sign out the van key from the Winooski Senior Center
- Collect donations and return money to Senior Center
- Keep track of mileage and participants counts
- Assist seniors getting in and out of the vehicle
- Follow all rules of the road
- Be a friendly face for all who use the service
Requirements
- All volunteers must follow the expectations and guidelines outlined in the City’s Volunteer Handbook (provided to volunteer during application process).
- Be able to pass a screening test, including a background check.
- Return the van key, collected donations, and mileage sheet to the Senior Center after every run
- Participate in a short training with the current driver
- Report any accidents with the Senior Center Manager
Points of Contact
WHA Property Manager
emooney@winooskihousing.org
802 655 9320
Olivia Miller
Volunteer Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA 802 655 1392
volunteer@winooskivt.gov
More opportunities with Winooski Community Services Department
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Winooski Community Services Department
Location:
27 West Allen St, Winooski, VT 05404, US
Mission Statement
Winooski will be an affordable, livable, diverse community where the role of government will be to foster and guide the following: Economic Vitality (maintain and expand our economic development to ensure long term vibrancy with a small town feel), Transportation Infrastructure (Invest in the City’s transportation infrastructure in order to make our City safe and accessible to residents and visitors while recognizing the critical role that we play in the region’s system), Housing (Ensure a mix of quality, affordable housing stock that maintains the character and aesthetics of our neighborhoods), & Safe, Healthy, Connected People (Foster relationships across generations and cultures by providing safe, healthy environments and opportunities to connect and engage).
Description
The Community Services Department oversees the Parks and Rec Department, The Winooski Senior Center, the Winooski Memorial Library, Thrive Afterschool Programming, The O'Brien Community Center, and the Winooski Community Gardens.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
123 Barlow StreetWinooski, VT 05404
DATE POSTED
January 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training