Organizational
Description:
The
Resource Centre for Manitobans who are Deaf-Blind (RCMDB) is a non-profit
organization that provides services for adults who have various degrees of
vision and hearing loss.
Description
of Duties:
RCMDB
is looking for volunteer drivers to go with Deaf-Blind individuals in your own
vehicle to their appointments and then pick them up to return home. Volunteers
will be working one on one with a Deaf-Blind individual. Cross Cultural
training will be provided by RCMDB.
Skills
Gained:
This
is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in pro-tactile communication
skills. Utilize existing skills, gain valuable career-related experience, make
a profound difference in the life of one individual and contribute to
strengthen your community.
Skills
Required:
The
volunteer will assist with mobility guiding, transportation, and environmental
orientation. Trust and commitment are an important part of volunteering.
Interested
volunteers, please contact Angela Mayen at amayen-obregon@rcmdb.net to obtain
further information and opportunities for training. All volunteer drivers must
have a good driving record, a safe non smoking vehicle and provide both a
drivers abstract and a criminal record check. Parking and mileage can be logged
and kept for reimbursement.
