Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers are needed to transport elders to medical appointments, grocery stores, banks, etc. Elders may need help getting in and out of vehicle, transporting wheelchair or oxygen tanks, or reaching grocery items. Volunteers enable seniors to remain independent in the setting of their choice. Flexible schedule; 1-2 hours per trip. Benefits include seeing the difference you make in someone's life, contributing to the greater good of your community, obtaining experience working with seniors, and receiving ongoing support and recognition from CVAA staff. Seniors reside in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

Volunteers must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, adequate insurance, and reliable vehicle. Requirements also include ability to converse with people of all backgrounds and philosophies, ability to understand and practice confidentiality, dependability and accountability to seniors, and ability to set clear, reasonable boundaries.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CVAA

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule One-Time Occasional Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Low-income / Poverty People With Physical Disabilities Men Women Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Aging/Seniors We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Transportation/Driver Companionship

Contact Person: Bev Hill, Volunteer Coordinator, (802) 865-0360 Ext. 1034, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

Various Locations Various, VT 05404 (See a map)

Directions:

Exact directions to location will be provided as necessary.   Nearest Bus Stop: n/a, n/a minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Bev Hill
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Unlimited
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	1-2 Hours Per Trip
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	18
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	Maybe
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI), Driver's License Verification, Confidentiality Statement
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:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 9, 2009