Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services (Volunteer Driver for Children and Families)

Organization Name: Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services
Opportunity Title: Volunteer Driver for Children and Families
Category: Children & Youth
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: March 20, 2024
End Date: May 20, 2026

Email: VolunteerDrive@binnoojiiyag.ca
Website: http://www.binnoojiiyag.ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Volunteer Drivers use their own vehicle to provide transportation for children, youth and families working with Dnaagdawenmaag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services who have transportation needs. Volunteers assist with rides to family visits, school and medical appointments, while being reimbursed for the use of their vehicle at 0.56¢ /km. Based on levels of commitment, drivers have earned between $100 and $4000 per month. All Volunteer Mileage is reimbursed at 0.56 /km Volunteer Role Description: Assist Children, Youth and Families with any transportation needs while being part of an Indigenous focused Child Well-Being agency Fulfill one-time, or recurring drive requests as needed with no required commitment or minimum hour count Maintain a communication pipeline with Agency staff, drivers, caregivers and others to ensure that drives are completed safely, punctually and accurately Being highly patient and adaptive for sudden changes or cancelations to booked drives Installation and use of child Car Seats (training provided) Use of digital tools such as email, Adobe Acrobat for documentation, and Microsoft Excel for logging and submitting mileage (assistance and training provided) Requirements Valid G-Class Driver’s License 3 Years Drivers’ Abstract (uncertified) A vulnerable sector check, notarized within the last 6 months Active Insurance Policy with $2 million liability coverage Volunteer Role Description: Assist Children, Youth and Families with any transportation needs while being part of an Indigenous focused Child Well-Being agency.  Fulfill one-time, or recurring drive requests as needed with no required commitment or minimum hour count.  Maintain a communication pipeline with Agency staff, drivers, caregivers and others to ensure that drives are completed safely, punctually and accurately.  Being highly patient and adaptive for sudden changes or cancelations to booked drives.  Installation and use of child Car Seats (training provided) Use of digital tools such as email, Adobe Acrobat for documentation, and Microsoft Excel for logging and submitting mileage (assistance and training provided) Click here to watch one of our amazing volunteers speak about their experiences working with us!