Introduction

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Volunteer Driver Training Program
    Welcome / Introduction
    Who Are We Serving,
    Who Are We
    Challenges for Caregivers in
    Regards to Transportation
    Potential Challenges for
    Volunteer Drivers
     - Listening
     - Communication
     - Sensitivity
     - Preventing Agitation
     - Dealing with Agitation
     - Providing Physical Assistance
     - Boundaries
     - Safety Considerations for
       Volunteer Drivers
     - Emergency Procedures
   Transportation Specifics
   for Leaders
     - Risk Management
     - Insurance for Volunteers
     - Insurance and Liability
       Concerns
    Materials Needed to Teach
    Conclusion

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Conclusion

Based on all we have covered in this session, would you feel good having your loved one transported by this program? That is the reason for all of the specifics we covered. Not to frighten anyone, but instead to set our expectations to help reduce every one’s liability risks.

Volunteers want to know what is expected of them. Volunteers want to know how to handle certain situations.

Your congregation will want to be committed to providing a safe, quality service for their passengers and the volunteers that make this program possible! With your assistance we can provide a really valuable service.
Were there any questions that you noted during the presentation? Let’s take them now.

What experiences do you have with volunteer transporting that you would like to share?

We thank you for your support and welcome your input. If you would please sign your Code of Conduct. Then please fill out your evaluations. Give both to your trainer. If you have any further comments or suggestions call (name of contact).

Disclaimer:
Although the information and recommendations contained/ presented have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable (Sponsoring Organization) makes no guarantee as to, and assumes not responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency or completeness of such information or recommendations. Other or additional safety measures may be required under particular circumstances.

We would like to thank Easter Seals for allowing full use of their program: “A SOLUTIONS PACKAGE for Volunteer Transportation Programs” funded by the Administration on Aging National Family Caregiver Support Program. 800.221.6827 . We have modified their information to fit our volunteer program.