Volunteer Driver

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Role Summary

Volunteer will be responsible for transporting residents safely and promptly from Tubman East in Maplewood to designated locations in the community including Sun Ray Shopping Center, using a Tubman vehicle.

Impact & Benefits

· Assist clients without their own transportation in getting their basic needs met

· Enable clients to connect in the community and have a positive impact on the quality of their lives

· Drive shelter residents to and from designated locations as scheduled

· Ensure cleanliness and functionality of van, communicating with staff and other volunteers if concerns arise

· Build positive, safe, and supportive relationships with clients

· Have a valid driver’s license, current insurance, good driving record, and be 21 or older

· Clear communication, good decision-making and time-management skills

· Comfort with driving a van (no special license required)

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries

· Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment

· Weekday availability; minimum commitment of one round trip per week

· Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings

· Supervised by Shelter staff