Orientation & Training - Car use

Sample Wording

All volunteers who transport clients in their own vehicle, are required to submit a copy of their driving abstract, driver's license and evidence of insurance before beginning their volunteer assignment, and on an annual basis thereafter".

Volunteers will only drive clients in an insured and properly maintained vehicle. Volunteers will at all times obey all traffic regulations and abstain from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or under any other kind of impairment (health/exhaustion)

Note: If driving children: By law, (Canadian Motor Vehicle Act Regulations), drivers must ensure that all infants and children are properly secured in certified child restraint systems. Never place a child or an infant restraint in front of an air bag. All children under 12 should be properly restrained in the back seat of the vehicle.

Why?

Volunteers driving clients on behalf of the organization are in a high risk position. It's Important to be very thorough in your procedures.

Key issues/procedures

Gather relevant information on insurance and ask volunteer drivers to submit a driver's abstract (PDF, 120KB).

Do you accept newly licensed drivers?

Request the volunteer to provide proof of insurance, valid licence and driver's abstract

Review volunteer agreement (PDF, 50KB) with volunteer to emphasize specific policies related to safety (seat belts, obeying traffic laws), drugs and alcohol.

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