Volunteer Driver

Use your vehicle to make a difference.

Mileage reimbursement. Cell phone reimbursement. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Support children, youth and families across the GTA as a Volunteer Driver with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. Based on your location and availability, this may include Toronto, York, Durham, Peel and beyond.

In this role, you’ll provide transportation for children and youth, including transportation to family visits, foster care homes, residences and appointments.

You’ve got the wheels. Help children and youth get where they need to go.

What you can expect

• Flexible driving schedules that fit your availability
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
• Detailed orientation and ongoing support

What you’ll need

• A vehicle and valid Class G driver’s licence
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience (does not have to be in Canada or Ontario)
• Proof of insurance and a well-maintained vehicle
• Ability to carry out role responsibilities
• Willingness to attend training and supervision
• Once screened and interviewed, you will be required to provide references and complete a child welfare check. You will then complete a Vulnerable Sector Check, vehicle safety test, and submit a driver’s abstract.
• All required checks and tests will be reimbursed

The role

• Provide door-to-door transportation for children and youth
• Ensure safety, including appropriate car seats
• Assist with lifting bags and young children
• Store and maintain car seat provided by CAST that you will keep throughout your time as a volunteer
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate with our staff and complete required documentation

Interested or have questions?
Email volunteer@torontocas.ca and we’ll be in touch with 100% of all applicants to discuss the role and how you can drive change in your community.