Volunteer Driver/Driver Assistant

Primary Responsabilities

• Driving a 26’ and/or 20’ cube van; should have some previous experience
• On the job training will be provided by an experienced CDC Volunteer Driver, by observing the first month, than the second month by driving under the supervision of the Volunteer Driver
• Picking up the van at Discount or U-Haul and dropping it off at the end of the day
• Pick-up and delivery of product from the packing location to depots in Hastings County
• Helping to load and unload the boxes for delivery
• Helping to count/organize the boxes as they are loaded onto truck and delivered
• Making sure that boxes arrive at their destinations in good condition
• Make sure Coordinator, or assigned volunteer signs off on number of veggies and fruit boxes
• Responsible for bringing back Food Box bins to Packing Depot at end of day, place bins in stacks of 30 bins to a stack
• Must follow Ontario Highway Traffic Act

• Drivers are to report any concerns/incidents directly to Volunteer Coordinator

  Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Good driving, A Certified Drivers Abstract is required available form from Service Ontario. A $18.00 fee applies
• Ability to lift product (30 pounds)
• Ability to work/drive with a team member
• Organizational skills
• Ability to receive direction
• Ability to maintain safe lifting practices
• Maintain and sustain a safe workplace on behalf of and in cooperation with a team
• A sense of humour and willingness to contribute to the health and well-being of community
• Must be available 7:30am to 4:30pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.