Medlink Driver - Volunteer

Anoka County

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Medlink volunteer driver, you are donating your time and use of your own vehicle to pick up a passenger at their home, take them to their appointment, and return the passenger to their home. Medlink passengers include seniors (60 years and older), veterans & clients for Anoka County. This is a volunteer position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Drivers may choose to work within Anoka County, throughout the metro area, or travel to the St. Cloud VA.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Must have a reliable vehicle.
Must have current automobile insurance.
Successfully pass a criminal and driver’s license background check.
Successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions.
Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.

Nice To Haves

Passengers are expected to travel independently, with the ability to get into and out of the volunteer’s car without the volunteer’s assistance.

Responsibilities

Volunteer drivers pick up seniors, veterans, and clients of Anoka County in their personal vehicle, take them to their medical and social service appointments and bring them home.
Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage for these trips and must fill out a monthly mileage reimbursement form.