Volunteer Assignment – Drivers

Major Objective:

Provide transportation for clients, to and from training sites, and visually impaired volunteers and staff to Guide Dogs of Texas events.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide transportation for client to and from training site.

2. Provide transportation for visually impaired volunteer or staff member to and from GDTx events.

Qualifications:

1. Be cheerful and have a positive attitude.

2. Have a good driving record.

3. Have a valid Texas driver’s license.

Training:

1. Attend volunteer orientation.

2. Complete media release.

3. Attend sighted guide training.

4. Attend blind sensitivity training.

Time and Place:

Times and locations will vary with the need of the client, staff or volunteer.

Commitment:

Provide transportation for the day or event.

Supervision:

Direct supervision by the Volunteer Coordinator and indirect supervision by the GDTx staff.

Benefits:

1. Opportunity to have a lasting impact on a visually impaired Texan.

2. Opportunity to represent GDTx.

3. Personal satisfaction.