Shuttle Van Driver St. John's - Volunteer

Role Details

Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a place to stay for cancer patients during their treatments away from home. It is a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. As a volunteer at the Lodge, you play an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families. The Lodges are located near cancer treatment centres.

Description

• Promoting a social and caring atmosphere in the lodge and shuttle van, focusing attention and time on lodge guests;
• Maintain a regular schedule, leaving Lodge 30 minutes prior to each appointment; ensuring clients and guests get to their appointments on time;
• Helping with mobility aids and getting guests to appointments safely, providing additional assistance if required;
• Referring any client safety or medical issues to the lodge coordinator or manager, and reporting to the lodge coordinator or manager at the end of shift to ensure all clients have returned;
• Maintaining communication while off-site by using the driver’s cell phone when it is safe and appropriate to do so, not while driving;
• Ensuring the van is clean and has gas before and after use, and completing the inspection checklist, noting any issues and reporting damage to the lodge manager immediately.

Why we need you

At CCS, Lodge Volunteers are essential in fostering a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions.

What we're looking for

• Friendly and outgoing; comfortable working with a variety of people
• Experienced driver with a valid class 5 license and a safe driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points and an acceptable driving record
• Willing to have a criminal records check and regular driver checks completed
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, safely and appropriately
• Good communication skills with clear voice; compassionate and patient

Our Investment

• CCS Volunteer and Support Program orientation and ongoing training
• Lodge and role specific orientation and ongoing training

Your commitment

• Minimum commitment of 6 months
• You can pick from a regular weekly shift or you can chose shifts a month in advance to fill in gaps