Lodge Shuttle Driver

Role Details

- Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. The Lodges are located near cancer treatment centres.
As a volunteer at the Lodge, you have an essential role in creating a home away from home for the clients and their families. You have a positive impact on the quality and enhancement of life for people affected by cancer.

- Description

- Canadian Cancer Society Lodges provide a supportive environment for people with cancer and their adult companions. The Lodges are located near cancer treatment centres.

- Your Duties would include:

- promoting a social and caring atmosphere in the lodge and shuttle van, focusing attention and time on lodge guests;
- 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;
- As per Lodge PPE instructions, ensuring the van is clean and has gas before and after use, complete the inspection checklist;
- Referring any client safety or medical issues to the lodge coordinator or manager
- Ensuring the van is clean and has gas before and after use, and completes the inspection checklist, noting any issues and reporting damage to the lodge manager immediately

Why we need you
- Play an integral role in the fight against cancer.
- Become confident in your understanding of cancer and the cancer cause along with the impact the Society has.
- Joining a team of enthusiastic and interesting people who share your passion for supporting people effected by cancer
- Volunteering for a respected National organization and increase knowledge of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment & support services

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 record 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
- Ongoing updates and support from Staff Partner in Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer handbook and modules

Your commitment
- Currently shifts available
- Every other Monday afternoon (12-4pm), Tuesday or Thursday afternoon (12-4pm) or casual call in to help fill holidays and driver cancelations.
- Minimum commitment 1 shift per week
- Minimum commitment 6 months