Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer drivers provide transportation for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Volunteers provide client transportation to medical appointments and other authorized transportation trips. A volunteer driver uses their own personal vehicle to provide transportation scheduled by GMTA. Volunteer drivers assist clients into and out of vehicles and to the door of the destination as necessary. Volunteers must have a valid and current driver's license. Volunteer drivers receive a mileage reimbursement for services they provide.

Volunteers must be able to safely operate a vehicle. There is light lifting required i.e. grocery bags. Volunteers must understand simple instructions related to locations they will be picking up clients. Volunteers are required to read these instructions off a driver manifest. Periodic PASS training is provided by GMTA staff.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Green Mountain Transit Agency

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X Afternoon X Evening X Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Children (5-12) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Transportation We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Transportation/Driver Errand Running / Shopping

Contact Person: Timothy Bradshaw, District Manager, (802) 527-2181, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

319 South Main Street St. Albans, VT 05478 (See a map)

Directions:

Exit 19 St Albans exit. Proceed southbound for 3/4 of a mile. Green Mountain Transit Agency is on the left hand side at the top of the hill in the same parking lot as Senesac Yamaha.

Web Site: http://www.gmtaride.org

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Timothy Bradshaw
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	30
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Volunteer drivers work a flexible schedule. There are no minimum hours required
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	Volunteer drivers must be at least 21 years old to participate.
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	N/A
Is parking available?
	N/A
Is there a cost for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Auto Insurance Verification, Driver's License Verification, Other (please complete question 9A), Confidentiality Statement
Additional screening procedures required
	Complete license check. Vehicle must be inspected for proper working order and cleanliness
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 11, 2009