This is a flexible assignment that depends on the rider’s needs and the volunteer’s availability.
Drivers transport seniors, people with disabilities and clients of Health and Human Services to a variety of appointments and activities. These may include medical appointments, nutrition programs, Adult Day Center, grocery shopping, and essential personal business appointments. Drivers may accept or refuse requests based upon their schedules or personal preferences.
Position Description/Responsibilities: The Volunteer Driver Program provides transportation services to eligible residents of Portage County throughout Wisconsin. Volunteers use their own vehicles to take people to necessary appointments. Due to the nature of this assignment, the volunteer must be fit to drive safely and assist the passenger accordingly.
Volunteers will:
· Communicate with Central Transportation to schedule rides and record miles and hours driven.
· Provide safe and reliable transportation.
· Collect and submit rider donations.
· Allow those unable to drive, the ability to continue living independently.
Required Qualifications/Skills: Must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and safe driving record. Auto insurance policy must have the minimum liability coverage and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage required by the State of Wisconsin. Vehicles must be kept in safe operating condition.
Caring, patient, safety-minded individual with good communication skills, ability to listen non-judgmentally, ability to maintain confidentiality.
