Chilliwack Community Services –Community Connection Courier–

  • This volunteer role involves picking up donated items from community locations and delivering them to clients in need. This role is not needed frequently—requests typically come in about once a month—but occasionally, they may be urgent. It requires a volunteer with access to an insured vehicle who can handle light to moderate lifting when necessary.

Qualifications needed:

  • Completion of a clear criminal record check
  • Valid BC Driver’s License & access to an insured vehicle
  • Ability to read a map/ google maps and/or familiarity with the community.
  • Ability to lift and carry items of moderate weight, if needed
  • Strong communication and time-management skills
  • Courteous, caring and professional demeanor
  • Reliable and punctual

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Pick up donated items from various community locations
  • Drive to multiple locations, as needed, within the area
  • Deliver items to specified client’s address
  • Ensure safe handling and transport of items, within reasonable weight limits
  • Communicate with the program coordinator regarding pick-ups and deliveries
  • Represent our agency with professionalism and respect
  • Report total volunteer hours, before the end of each month.
  • Attend program training & meetings, and twice annually for group check-ins.

Time commitment: usually once per month, but occasionally requests may come up that are urgent

Applicants can contact:

Volunteer Coordinator, Bonnie Esau

esaub@comserv.bc.ca

778-539-6569

www.comserv.bc.ca