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Driver/Escort - local
Non-Security Escort Volunteer at Grand Valley Institution (Local)
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Impact Statement
Grand Valley Institution looks to break down barriers and remove the stigma that exists with the offenders who are incarcerated at the facility. With the help of the volunteers from the general public, we seek to build bridges and help establish stronger, healthier, meaningful relationships between offenders and the world around them.
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Description
Providing escorts to various inmates at Grand Valley Institution so that they may attend programs and events in the community using our Government Vehicles for transport.
We welcome applications from visible minorities and those with second language skills.
Security screening is performed by the agency at no cost to the volunteers.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, A Group
Age: 19+
COVID-19 Vaccination Required: Yes
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Driver/Transportation
Skill(s): Supervision, Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Sensitivity, Accountability
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: All volunteers will receive Correctional Service of Canada National Volunteer Orientation and Non-security escort training that is specifically tailored to the volunteer position. Online and in-person training provided (up to 4 hours each)
Working Conditions: Driving offenders safely from the institution to community destinations
Providing supervision to offenders at the destination and reporting any problems and/or concerns
Be punctual and dependable in picking up the offender at the scheduled time
Maintain confidentiality regarding client information
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 1 year or more
Anytime
Time commitment – dependent upon volunteer availability, shifts can be from 2 - 10 hours
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Send an Email Message
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Steph Ekmanis
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519 895 8231
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1575 Homer Watson Boulevard Kitchener, N2P 2C5
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Kitchener,Township of Wilmot,Township of Woolwich,Township of Wellesley,Waterloo,Cambridge,Township of North Dumfries,Outside Waterloo Region
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