Position: Cruise Directors
Location: Mayne Island, BC
Type: On-Call, Volunteer
About the Role:
Mayne Island Assisted Living Society (MIALS) is seeking passionate and reliable volunteers to accompany Mayne Island residents on the Day Tripper bus on Tuesdays for day long outings to Sidney, Victoria and the surrounding areas. This is an on-call volunteer position and requires being at the ferry terminal for 6:30AM and taking the 7:05 am ferry; we return on the 4:30 pm ferry.
Key Responsibilities:
Fare Collection Collect cash fares from riders who have not already paid online and submit cash fares promptly to MIALS after each trip.
Day Planning Review requested rider appointments and shopping destinations and organize sequential stops and pick ups, prioritizing medical appointments in consultation with bus drivers.
Rider Liaison Meet riders at designated departure points on both Mayne Island and in Sidney and Victoria, ensuring all passengers are on bus before departing each way. We also request that you have a cell phone as riders may need to reach you on the day of the trip; or should you as Cruise Director need to be giving riders information.
BC Ferries toll payment Report passenger load (divided by seniors and adults) to BC Ferries toll booth and pay toll using MIALS Experience Card.
Responding to Requests: Assisting drivers with trip planning, coordination of the day’s stops and other MIALS team members with requested tasks such as a grocery shopping or material pick ups.
The role of Cruise Director is vital in ensuring that the Day Tripper program operates efficiently while maintaining a fun and social environment on the bus. This role also helps ensure community members are able to access important off island resources reliably. The ideal volunteer is reliable, has a cell phone, and enjoys engaging with people from all walks of life.
Requirements:
– Willingness to sign a non-disclosure document
– Ability and willingness to work as a part of a volunteer team
– A caring attitude and desire to help older adults maintain their independence.
– A cell phone
What We Offer:
– The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Mayne Island’s older adults.
– Paid fare on the ferry on bus days.
– Support from a dedicated team of MIALS coordinators
– A day off island, generally there is time for you to run your own errands as well
How to Apply:
To express interest in becoming a Cruise Director, please complete our volunteer information package and submit a free online Criminal Record Check. While your check is being processed, our coordinators, Sue and Tracy, will schedule a meeting with you to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.Once your application is approved, you will be added to our call list and contacted with a weekly volunteer call list. If you are available and agree you will receive any special instructions.
Join us in making a difference—become a Volunteer for MIALS today!
Become a volunteer today, download the MIALS Volunteer Application Form After completing this form, please email to info@mials.org or call 250.213.6191 to drop off in person; afterwards we will share the information to complete a free, online police check (if applicable).