Knoxville-Knox County CAC’s (Community Action Committee) Volunteer Assisted Transportation program is seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities to medical appointments, shopping trips, beauty appointments, and other fun activities!
During this time of COVID-19, we are following all safety measures to keep everyone safe. Masks are required by volunteer driver and passenger. Passengers are required to sit in the backseat of vehicles.
Seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities
Volunteers are needed for weekdays, evenings and weekends.
Drivers must be 21 years of age and have at least 3 years of driving experience
Flexible scheduling is available to all volunteers.
Provide safe, accessible transportation services in agency-owned vehicles - see types below
Stay with Riders and provide assistance at appointments, grocery shopping and other errands.
Ensure Riders make it safely to their destinations.
Training provided. (All Training costs covered by the program.)
First Aid & CPR Certification
Vehicle Orientation (Toyota Prius, Ford Fusions and Wheelchair Accessible Mini-vans)
Passenger Assistance Training
AAA Driver Improvement Program
Call to Volunteer and Schedule your training today!
Contact Nancy Welch at 865-673-5001 or vat@cactrans.org
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CAC's Volunteer Assisted Transportation
Location:
2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921, US
Mission Statement
CAC's Volunteer Assisted Transportation is a non profit, volunteer driven program dedicated to providing accessible and affordable transportation services to Knox County seniors and people with disabilities who require aid and assistance to travel safely.
Description
Volunteer Drivers will receive in-depth training to feel comfortable providing safe travel assistance to our Riders. Training includes First Aid and CPR certification, Passenger Assistance, Vehicle Orientation and Driver Improvement techniques. Volunteers Drivers must possess a good driving record and pass a physical and drug/alcohol screening. Volunteers will use agency owned hybrid sedans.
Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Knox County, TN2247 Western AvenueKnoxville, TN37921
(35.96997,-83.9521)
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2021
SKILLS
Transportation
Hospice Care
Elder care
Case Work / Management
Healthcare
Nursing
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 21
Orientation or Training
2- half days monthly - (approx 4 hours each day) - flexible
reliable, trustworthy, compassionate and caring, willing to help others, assist with wheelchairs
