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4 people are interested
Patient Transportation Drivers - Anoka County, MN
ORGANIZATION: Minneapolis VA Health Care System
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4 people are interested
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VTN (Volunteer Transportation Network) Volunteer drivers provide rides for Veterans located within the Anoka County area to and from the Northwest Metro VA Clinic in Ramsey, MN, or the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for their appointments. Drivers use a VA supplied vehicle to transport our Veterans and will start and end their day at the Northwest Metro VA Clinic at Ramsey, MN. Shifts are Monday through Friday.
VHA Directive 1193 and VA Handbook 5019 requires that Volunteers in this role have a documented COVID-19 vaccine and Flu vaccine (during flu season). Volunteer drivers are required to disinfect/sanitize the DAV vehicles between transports with provided supplies.
Volunteer drivers must:
Pass a basic physical exam and immunization screening with Minneapolis VA Occupational Health
Provide, and maintain, a copy of their safe driving record
Provide proof of personal automobile insurance
Consent to fingerprinting and successfully pass background check
Complete initial and annual training for VA Volunteer Transportation Network Drivers
A resume is not required but can be submitted before or during the initial new volunteer appointment with CDCE.
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About Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Location:
One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, US
Mission Statement
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.
Description
Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology, as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System provides for the health care needs of Veterans in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the Medical Center. Posted here are just a few of the open opportunities we currently have. Please contact us for further information or to inquire about other opportunities available.
612-467-2050
VHAMINVOL@va.gov
Thank you,
The Center for Development & Civic Engagement (formerly Voluntary/Community Resource Service)
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Ramsey, MN 55303
DATE POSTED
August 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Bus/Van Driving
- Customer Service
- Transportation
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 4 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months
- Onboarding requires potential Volunteers come to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center - initial trip for interviewing and paperwork, driver physical; and for CDCE orientation, badge and driver specific trainings.