Truck Drivers

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ORGANIZATION: Shelter Movers

Truck Drivers are the backbone of the organization, as they carry out the mission on the ground by moving clients’ belongings to safety. In a group of 2-7 movers/drivers, guided by a detailed itinerary, volunteers will load/unload the client’s belongings into a vehicle and transport the client to the predetermined location. Rental vehicles are provided for the move, and gas is paid for.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact through volunteering their time in a hands-on capacity for small chunks of time. The duration of each move varies, with an average of about 4-6 hours long from the vehicle rental pick-up time. Each move will be characterized based on the risk level and accordingly be escorted by local police, security guards, or neither. Our moves will often entail driving within and sometimes outside of the city. Further information will be shared with volunteers on a per-move basis. With our flexible volunteering model, you can sign up to volunteer on moves according to your availability. Training hosted by professional movers to review proper lifting techniques is hosted every several months, in addition to truck driving lessons.

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About Shelter Movers

Location:

PO Box Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4S 2C6, CA

Mission Statement

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence.

Description

Shelter Movers collaborates with local businesses and community services (e.g. shelters, police, schools, services) who refer clients that have decided to leave an abuser, and have a safer place to go. Shelter Movers makes all the arrangements to move and store survivors’ belongings securely, on the clients’ terms. We empower survivors as they transition to a life free of violence.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Women
Community, Homeless & Housing, Women

WHEN

Sat Sep 28, 2024 - Fri Nov 01, 2024
08:00 AM -

WHERE

PO Box Yonge StreetToronto, M4S 2C6Canada

(43.70604,-79.39917)
 

SKILLS

  • Truck Driving
  • Transportation

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Commitment is flexible, we ask that volunteers sign up for 1-2 moves a month, with each move being 4-6 hours.

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