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Volunteer Drivers Needed in Knox County, TN - Help a neighbor get out and about!

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ORGANIZATION: CAC's Volunteer Assisted Transportation

33 people are interested

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Become a Volunteer Driver - help someone to their appointment, to the grocery store, or even a social outing.

Be a Volunteer Driver in Knox County, Tennessee. VOLunteer to help your local neighbor with essential errands or trips to the grocery and medical appointments. This specialized transportation service provides one-on-one assistance to riders. Volunteers drive agency vehicles to transport and stay with the passenger at destinations.

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,
Good driving record and pass a background check
NO SPECIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED!
Flexible scheduling is available to all volunteers.
Provide safe, accessible transportation services in agency-owned vehicles -see types below
Stay with Riders and provide one-on-one assistance at appointments, grocery shopping and other errands.
Ensure Riders make it safely to their destinations and back home
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 and Disability Etiquette Training provided
AAA Driver Improvement Program training (Defensive Driving) certificate of completion may get you a discount on you auto insurance.

Call to Volunteer and Schedule your training today! It's very simple and easy to help someone out!
You can make your schedule and choose when to volunteer. - Google calendar link provided

Contact Nancy Welch at 865-673-5001 or nancy.welch@cactrans.org
More information can be found at www.knoxseniors.org/vat along with our volunteer application.

Follow us on: Facebook.com/KnoxVAT

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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.

CAUSE AREAS

Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Knox County, TN2247 Western AvenueKnoxville, TN 37921

DATE POSTED

October 25, 2023

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 3 - 4 hours each day) - flexible schedule ~ Volunteers can choose days/ times to volunteer - late afternoons/evenings and weekends available. Agency vehicle and gas is provided to the volunteer to use when volunteering.
Must be reliable, trustworthy, compassionate & caring, willing to help others, assist w/ wheelchairs. assist client in/out of vehicle and in/out of home. One-on-one assistance to client. No lifting of client required Enjoy driving and helping others.

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