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Introduction

Action Ideas That Work

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

Resource Sheets

Resources / Links

Materials Needed For Classes

TV/ DVD or VCR player if showing Easter Seals video on “Providing Physical Assistance”

Training Packet for Volunteer Drivers pdf (64KB) not to use all of previous information in “Leader’s Packet” as this contains risk management & insurance information that is only leader appropriate.

Handouts for students:

  1. Student outline pdf (28KB) (different from Leader’s Outline/ Leader’s complete Packet)
  2. “Providing Physical Assistance”
  3. “Safety Considerations for Volunteer Drivers”
  4. “Emergency Procedures”
  5. “Incident Report” pdf (32KB)
  6. “Volunteer Driver Position Title” pdf (28KB)
  7. “At-Risk Driver’s Checklist” pdf (24KB)
  8. “Volunteer Driver Codes of Conduct/ Violation of” pdf (16KB)
  9. “Passenger Responsibilities” pdf (32KB)
  10. “Training Evaluation” pdf (28KB)

Notecards/ pens for questions during class (will take at end of session)

Flip chart/ markers to write class title and presenter’s name/ title on.