[humanser] Transportation when on-call?

[Miranda]

Hi all,
Thanks for all the suggestions. Considering the nature of this volunteer position, I would need to be present in the ER with victims. I wouldn't want the organization to make any exceptions for me, as this could communicate inflexibility on my part, or that I couldn't/shouldn't participate due to my blindness and subsequent transportation limitations. Moreover, I feel as though participating in a volunteer opportunity that includes an on-call component would possibly show to future employers that I can successfully navigate such situations independently. There is a crisis hotline available as part of the local domestic violence prevention Center, and I am also considering that as another volunteer opportunity. I want to try to participate in a wide array of positions, in order to be more well rounded and explore various aspects of the human/social services field.
As far as Uber/Lift, Uber is the only alternative to taxi services in our area, and the prices are not much different than a taxi, because we live in a small to midsized town. However, one alternative option I have considered if the organization and the local hospital would allow, is for me to arrive to the ER waiting room at the beginning of my shift, and to do homework, read a book, etc. but be available in the event that I am needed. This way, I could go to the ER via para transit or the city bus, and I would only have to pay for Uber or a taxi ofor the ne-way trip home.
Once I have communicated with the prospective supervisor, I will be sure to let you all know what happens.
Thanks again, and have a wonderful week!

Best wishes, Miranda

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> On Jul 30, 2016, at 7:04 PM, Justin Williams via Humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Try uber or Lift.  They are cheaper than Taxis.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda B.
> via Humanser
> Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 11:53 AM
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> Cc: Miranda B. <knownoflove at gmail.com>
> Subject: [humanser] Transportation when on-call?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> As part of the graduation requirement, my university requires all
> residential students to complete community service hours each semester. I
> absolutely agree wholeheartedly with this requirement, and I'm not here to
> complain by any means. However, I have a quick question.
> 
> As I consider community service opportunities for the remainder of my time
> in my Bachelors degree (1.5 years), one of my goals is to engage in more
> human/social services volunteer work in preparation for pursuing my MSW. One
> local volunteer opportunity that I am interested in participating in is with
> the sexual assault response program. Volunteers with this program are
> required to commit to 4 6-hour on-call shifts per month, outside normal
> business hours. I have emailed the prospective supervisor to inquire about
> whether my shifts could be split among evenings throughout the month until
> 9:00 P.M, when the last city bus could get me home from the ER (where I'd be
> meeting with victims), or if I could be on-call on Saturdays.
> 
> Yes, I realize that I could choose other "more convenient" volunteer
> opportunities, but I also recognize that this position would give me very
> valuable experience. Moreover, I cannot possibly ask my friends (who have
> families of their own) to commit to on-call shifts simply to transport me.
> Taxi fares could get very expensive, depending on how many times per month I
> was actually called in to help. As I await the supervisor's response, does
> anyone have suggestions that I may not be considering? Also, for future
> reference, how do you handle transportation for on-call shifts in a paid
> employment situation?
> 
> Thanks as always for your time and assistance, and have a wonderful weekend!
> 
> 
> 
> Best wishes, Miranda
> 
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