Amanda the Panda is looking for a volunteer to drive our van/minivan to provide transportation for grief camp participants who otherwise would not be able to attend our programming. Fall camp is September 28-29th, 2018.
The volunteer would need to pick up the Amanda the Panda van/minivan at our office (around 8:30am), drive to participants homes prior to the start time (about an hour before camp, but varies depending on participants locations) and then drop them off at camp in Indianola. The volunteer would also need to then take participants back home after camp concludes on Sunday and return the van to our office.
Pick up on Saturday would start at about 8:30am, having campers arriving at camp by 10am. Sunday would start by picking up the campers at camp around 1pm, driving them home and then returning the van to our office, finishing about 2:30pm.
Some key responsibilities are:
- Transport passengers in a safe and lawful manner. This includes the use of seat belts for all passenger as well as car seats for those requiring them.
- Adhere to the agreed upon schedules, keeping in mind that schedules do fall behind due to unforeseen events.
- Report as soon as possible any problems or concerns regarding a specific participant or transportation request.
- Inform Team Director of vacations, illness, etc. that would necessitate a substitute driver, with as much advance notice as possible.
The volunteer must have a valid driver's license with chauffeur's endorsement, submit to and pass a driving record check, background check, and a child and dependent adult abuse check.
If you are interested in volunteering to provide transportation for our participants, please let us know!
