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DRIVING
Driving and assistance for individuals who
are unable to manage by taxi or bus.
Volunteer drivers provide personal
assistance to ensure that clients make it
safely to and from their destination.
Drives are for medical and other appointments,
shopping, errands, activities, recreational
rides, etc.
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Volunteers
use their own cars.
Travel expenses are available
to volunteers who drive clients.
Clients pay for parking.
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For
insurance purposes, pleasure use is
all that is necessary.
Insurance coverage is recommended
for vehicles at the rate of $3 million
for third-party liability.
The agency carries coverage for
the third-party liability and for a
non-owned auto policy.
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VISITING
Visiting usually on once/week basis.
Can include providing relief to a caregiver.
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WALKING
or WHEELCHAIR PUSHES
Walking for support or companionship,
usually on once/week basis.
Can include wheelchair pushes.
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READING
& WRITING
Usually on once/week basis for individuals
with eyesight concerns.
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GOOD
DAY PHONE CALLS can be provided
daily or periodically for socialization and/or
as a reassurance that the client will receive
attention should an injury occur. The calls
can be on a short or long-term basis. If necessary,
the police will check and arrange medical
attention.
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INCOME
TAX RETURNS
Preparing returns for individuals in lower
tax brackets.
Volunteers attend training courses
offered by Canada Revenue Agency.
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MINOR
REPAIRS
Small carpentry, electric, plumbing, and
painting jobs when a job is too small for
a paid worker, where advice is needed or when
a client cannot afford paid help.
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GARDENING
Small gardening jobs including mowing,
weeding, pruning, and digging when a client
cannot afford paid help.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Activities include swimming, packing and
unpacking, moving small furniture, mending/sewing,
tutoring, cards, chess, crib, scrabble, help
to babies, children and teenagers, etc.
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OFFICE
PHONES
Usually a half-day per week on an ongoing
basis.
Activities include taking calls from
clients and the public and contacting volunteers
to fill client requests.
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COMPUTER
OPERATION AND DATA INPUT
Usually a half-day per week on an ongoing
basis.
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TYPING
Usually a half-day per week on an ongoing
basis.
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BOOKKEEPING
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PUBLICITY
Writing articles, preparing mailings, distributing
posters, etc.
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FUND
RAISING
Tag Days collecting donations, displays
at a Bingo Halls and special events.
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