Increase Client Access to Programming as a Volunteer Driver! (high need)
ORGANIZATION: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
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You can have a big impact on the lives of Wilder's Center for Social Healing clients! As a result of the pandemic, people are even more isolated, and clients are eager to return to programming and be in community with one another. However, because of COVID-19, we must limit the number of individuals we can transport via our vans, which restricts who can attend programming each week. As a Volunteer Driver, you will increase our Hmong-group clients’ access to services while keeping them safe.
Utilize your top-notch people skills as you greet clients in our Hmong group and safely drive them to and/or from our center. Your volunteer time will provide an extra touch to show clients that someone cares, and your conversations will enrich their experience. Join our incredible team for this impactful volunteer role each Thursday!
Responsibilities:
- Utilize your own vehicle to transport clients from their homes to the center and/or bring home after programming (volunteer mileage reimbursement available)
- Follow your designated route to pick up clients each week (generally 4-5 clients)
- Help foster a welcoming environment by engaging in conversation with clients
- Participate with our Hmong group and provide facilitator support (optional)
Qualifications needed:
- Preference for a volunteer who speaks Hmong (proficiency not required, but conversational abilities helpful).
- Must be 25 years of age or older.
- Must have at least 3 years of driving experience and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain automobile insurance.
- Must be comfortable interacting with and assisting people of varying ages, abilities, economic, social, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Must complete a Mantoux test and background check.
- Total time requirement: Minimum 3-month commitment
- Day of the week: Thursdays
- Time of the day: 8:30am to 10:00am and/or 2:00 to 3:30pm.
- Note: Group runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Participating in programming is optional, so a volunteer could stay for part of or the full 4 hours before or after transporting clients.
Learn more:
- Contact Volunteer Services at volunteers@wilder.org or call 651-280-2460 for more information about the role and the volunteer application process.
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About Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Location:
451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
Wilder is a collective force for social good that works to see all people thrive. We champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy, and research.
Description
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (Wilder) is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come.
Wilder has been dedicated to improving people's lives and well-being for over a century. Over time, we've evolved and enhanced our services to meet the changing needs of our community. However, our unwavering commitment to creating positive outcomes for children, families and communities remains the same.
Wilder is a nonprofit health and human services organization that has served the greater Saint Paul, MN area since 1906. Wilder is not a grant-making foundation, but a public charity as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
935 Lafond Ave.Center for Social HealingSt. Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2022
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 3-month commitment. 8:30-10:00am and/or 2:00-3:30pm.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.