Anoka County
Anoka County Medlink Volunteer Driver
At the Anoka County Highway Department, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. 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 drive within Anoka County or throughout the metro as well as to St. Cloud VA. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Medlink Driver-Volunteer: 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. Volunteer services are offered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule can be as flexible as you wish, however, schedules are sent out each week on Thursday and Friday mornings, for the following week. Passengers are expected to travel independently, with the ability to get into and out of the volunteer's car without the volunteer's assistance. Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage for these trips and must fill out a monthly mileage reimbursement form. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed: 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 Selection Process: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements: Anoka County has determined that 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. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
At the Anoka County Highway Department, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. 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 drive within Anoka County or throughout the metro as well as to St. Cloud VA. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Medlink Driver-Volunteer: 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. Volunteer services are offered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule can be as flexible as you wish, however, schedules are sent out each week on Thursday and Friday mornings, for the following week. Passengers are expected to travel independently, with the ability to get into and out of the volunteer's car without the volunteer's assistance. Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage for these trips and must fill out a monthly mileage reimbursement form. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed: 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 Selection Process: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements: Anoka County has determined that 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. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.