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26 people are interested
Volunteer Driver
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Federation & Family Services
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26 people are interested
Our drivers help seniors, people with disabilities, vision impaired adults, cancer patients and domestic violence survivors all across Orange County. All are deeply grateful to receive the help. Because of people like you, they can get to medical appointments, go to the Braille Institute, receive cancer treatment, go shopping and connect to the world.
Our volunteer drivers:
Provide rides using their own vehicles
Choose the times, days and areas they wish to drive
Drive as much or little as they want
Receive reimbursement for mileage and parking costs
Are at least 19 years old with a valid CA driver license and good driving record
The mission of Silver Streak is to keep seniors and people with disabilities healthy, independent and connected to things that give life meaning and purpose.
More opportunities with Jewish Federation & Family Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jewish Federation & Family Services
Location:
1 Federation Way, Suite 220, Irvine, CA 92603, US
Mission Statement
We help to service all walks of life in our community!
The mission of Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County is to bring together the people, the partners, and the resources to care for people in need, to build a vibrant community, and to sustain and enhance Jewish life. JFFS grants and programs ensure lifesaving humanitarian services; care and connection for seniors; educational opportunities for youth; leadership on our campuses; and a strong relationship with Israel and global Jewry.
Description
JFFS provides grants and offers programs that ensure:
- lifesaving humanitarian services
- care and connection for seniors
- educational opportunities for youth
- leadership on our campuses
- a strong relationship with Israel and global Jewry
Our entire staff team is comprised of professionals with expertise in social service delivery, campaign development, marketing/communications, finance, data, planning and outreach. Together, we ensure that our programs reach the widest possible audience; that we build community in every aspect of our work; that we offer numerous points of entry for volunteers and newcomers; and, most importantly, that we raise the funds needed to underpin essential programs and services. Many of our programs serve both the Jewish community and the wider community - people of all faiths, ethnicities, and ages.
Through our Family Services division, we provide Lifelines services and programs that encompass crisis intervention, emergency assistance, Adopt a Family, support groups, employment/financial empowerment programs and professional counseling. The Family Services division also offers a broad range of programs and services for older adults, including Holocaust survivor services and programs, counseling, bereavement groups, care management, consultation, and our Silver Streak transportation program which serves seniors, people with disabilities who cannot drive, and cancer patients.
Our lay leadership -- the Board of Jewish Federation & Family Services and its committees -- provides strategic planning, financial and program oversight and, most importantly, ensures that donor dollars are invested wisely to deliver first-class services and programs. As a result of our outstanding financial practices, JFFS has received, for the second year in a row, the coveted Four-Star rating of Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator.
Jewish Federation & Family Services is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our tax ID number is 95-2407026.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1 Federation WaySuite 220Irvine, CA 92603
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Bus/Van Driving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- M-F, varies and flexible