Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers are needed to accompany residents of our Assisted Living section to medical appointments. RN will call the volunteer to schedule, the volunteer comes to Cathedral Square, picks up paperwork, accompanies the resident by taxi or SSTA van to and from the appointment (may need to call taxi for return trip). No charge to volunteer for the transportation. Each trip will take approximately 2 1/2 hours. Must be able to push a wheelchair, have good communication skills, patience and judgment; have some experience with older adults and be comfortable with those with physical or cognitive impairments. Application, interview, references and background check required.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Cathedral Square Senior Living

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Occasional Last Minute/Emergency Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Aging/Seniors We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Transportation/Driver

Contact Person: Paula Fitzpatrick, (802) 863-0121, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3 Cathedral Square Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

Located on Cherry Street in between St. Paul's Cathedral and the Courthouse.

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

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Mary Lynn, R.N.
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	1-5
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	2.5
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
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?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	No
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on September 22, 2009