Volunteer Drivers Needed

Thisis a flexible assignment that depends on the riders needs and the volunteersavailability.

Driverstransport seniors, people with disabilities and clients of Health and Human Servicesto a variety of appointments and activities. These may include medicalappointments, nutrition programs, Adult Day Center, grocery shopping, andessential personal business appointments. Drivers may accept or refuse requestsbased upon their schedules or personal preferences.

Position Description/Responsibilities: The VolunteerDriver Program provides transportation services to eligible residents of PortageCounty throughout Wisconsin. Volunteers use their own vehicles to take peopleto necessary appointments. Due to the nature of this assignment, the volunteermust be fit to drive safely and assist the passenger accordingly.

Volunteers will:

Communicate with CentralTransportation to schedule rides and record miles and hours driven.

Provide safe andreliable transportation.

Collect andsubmit rider donations.

Allow thoseunable to drive, the ability to continue living independently.

Required Qualifications/Skills: Must maintain a valid Wisconsin driverslicense and safe driving record. Autoinsurance policy must have the minimum liability coverage anduninsured/underinsured motorist coverage required by the State of Wisconsin. Vehicles must be kept in safe operatingcondition.

Caring, patient,safety-minded individual with good communication skills, ability to listennon-judgmentally, ability to maintain confidentiality.