As a Vision Loss Resources volunteer, you are eligible for mileage reimbursement for driving, mass transit, or Metro Mobility to and from your active volunteer assignment.
When you report your volunteer hours, indicate your round-trip miles or mass transit costs to and from your volunteer assignment. Please turn in mileage in a timely manner. Mileage submitted after 3 months will no longer be eligible for reimbursement. Thank you for understanding.
Reporting volunteer hours and mileage are requested by the 5th day of the month. Checks are usually prepared and mailed the 3rd week of each month. Please note: checks are prepared in rotation with payroll and other expenses. This schedule is subject to change.
Client budgets
It is not your responsibility to manage your client’s finances. If they request support in developing a budget for a shopping trip use your best judgement in supporting that request.
Shopping with clients
Volunteers should never pay for items for a client, but offer support in identifying items requested and providing any information on pricing/sales.
Emergencies
Call 911. Provide needed information to emergency personnel to assist client. Ask your client if they have a preferred hospital they go to.
After 911 hangs up with you, if possible, ask your client if they would like you to contact a family member or friend.
Volunteers are only required to call 911 in the event of an emergency. Providing any emergency medical care is at the discretion of the volunteer.