Veteran Patient Driver

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Help the healing begin! Veteran Patient Drivers use Interfaith vehicles to transport homeless veterans and non-veterans to the Hawthorne Veteran and Family Resource Center so they can recuperate from a serious illness or injury when they are released from local medical centers (VA Hospital in La Jolla, Palomar Medical Center, Tri-City Medical Center). Volunteers also transport Interfaith's clients to their GPD program, medical appointments, and other appointments such as church, support groups, and shopping. As a driver, you will be the first face of Interfaith as clients build their strength!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Transport clients to and from medical and other appointments at various locations

Assist clients as they enter and exit the vehicle

Be reliable and punctual

Express a genuine concern for others

Report any operational problems with the vehicle immediately

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

Time Commitment:

This is an ongoing (6+ months), weekly commitment. You may sign up for one or more shifts per week.

Weekdays: Shifts vary and start as early as 7:00am and end as late as 5:00pm based on need and volunteer availability

Saturdays: Shifts take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Sundays: Shifts take place from 8:00am to 12:00pm

Qualifications:

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Valid CA driver's license and clean driving record

Proof of insurance

Ability to move freely and assist others in and out of vehicles

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and enthusiasm working with a diverse population

Screening Requirements:

FBI/DOJ Background Check

DMV Driver History report

Training and Support:

General orientation on services and programs provided by Interfaith Community Services.

Continued contact with a supervising staff member to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you may have. The staff person will provide instruction and continued supervision.

Mandated Reporter and HIPAA training.

About Interfaith Community Services

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.