ITNLehighValley

ITNLehighValley, a nonprofit organization, is hiring part-time paid drivers to transport seniors to and from appointments. Drivers must have a minimum of three days of availability each week, and will work an average of 12-20 hours per week. Paid drivers must be comfortable driving throughout the entire Lehigh Valley; demand is currently greatest in and around Allentown, but drivers may be asked to drive in any Lehigh Valley zip code. Drivers use their own vehicle and receive... a stipend for mileage. We are currently seeking drivers for the following: - Daytime (some early mornings and evenings available) - Week Days - Weekends (limited) Requirements: - Clean and reliable vehicle - Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance - Clean driving record - Three years minimum driving experience preferred Qualifications: - Punctual and able to carefully follow ride schedules - Comfortable and familiar with Lehigh Valley roads - Kind and compassionate when working with seniors - Safe and careful driver - Reliable week-to-week - Excellent communication skills Flexible schedule great for retirees, college students, or anyone looking for supplemental income while making a difference. Base hourly rate of $9.50/hour + mileage. Weekends and before/after hours rides $11/hour.

ITNLehighValley is looking for a part-time Ride Coordinator. Interested candidates must be dependable, friendly, and detail-oriented. ITNLehighValley is a non-profit organization providing 24/7 transportation to people age 60+ and adults with visual impairments throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties. **This position will work three days per week from 10:30 am 4:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays are required with the third day remaining flexible. ** The ideal candidate may w...ork in-office or remotely after initial in-person training period, but must be able to travel to the office in Bethlehem regularly for materials and light admin work, as well as to the bank and post office. Willingness and ability to jump in to cover an occasional ride during normal working hours is a plus. The successful candidate will cover the ITNLehighValley phones between the hours of 10:30 am and 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, this individual will also: Process telephone requests for rides. This includes writing down and entering all information in the appropriate scheduling software and producing and distributing manifests and additional necessary information to the drivers. Assign rides to drivers and communicate with them as needed. With the assistance of the Executive Director, this role will manage paid and volunteer driver schedules and routes, and assign drivers as needed. Respond to general information inquiries. This includes sharing information with prospective members over the phone and compiling info and application packets to mail to interested individuals. Perform administrative work as assigned by Executive Director. This includes mailings, bank deposits, and filing, as well as maintaining an organized ride schedule for dispatch. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. College is preferred though not required. Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license. Ability to read maps quickly and accurately; a strong knowledge of Lehigh Valley roads is desirable. Must be comfortable and proficient using computers and learning new technology quickly. This includes specialized scheduling software, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, cell phone, copier and printer. Fast typing skills required. Must have excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, problem solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work without close supervision once trained. Should be able to drive on occasion if there is no driver available to cover a ride. Challenges Inherent to this Position: The Ride Coordinator must be prepared to smoothly handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment all while exuding calm confidence. He/she must balance communications between customers, volunteer and paid drivers, and administrative personnel on a regular basis.

What a cold and rainy Monday! Thank you to our drivers who are out on the road today - Joe, Dale, Linda and Chris. Stay safe and dry, everyone!

If you pick up a copy of The Home News new automotive supplement, you’ll find ITN right on the first page! This free supplement also includes facts about classic cars, vehicle maintenance tips, a sneak peak at new vehicles, and more. If you love to drive, consider becoming a volunteer with ITN! You can help seniors maintain their independence while doing what you most enjoy. Call 610-419-1645 for more information.

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It's a beautiful day for a drive, and our riders and drivers agree! ITN is all over the Lehigh Valley today, from Easton to Macungie, Fogelsville to Bath, and everywhere in between! There's no restriction on ride purpose with ITN. Our riders go to medical appointments, the grocery store, the library, and even the salon. For more information, or to become a volunteer driver, visit www.itnlehighvalley.org.

Today and tomorrow (Oct. 14 and 15), you can support ITNLehighValley when you shop Boscov's Friends Helping Friends sales event. When you shop online or at the Lehigh Valley Mall, you save up to 20%, and ITN will receive 5% of your total purchase! IN STORE: Shop anytime from 9am - 9pm both days at the Whitehall Boscov's! At the register, let the cashier know that you'd like to support ITNLehighValley.... ONLINE: At checkout, you'll be prompted within your cart to select the store that your nonprofit is registered with. Please select Whitehall, PA - Boscov's Lehigh Valley. You'll then be able to select your organization - ITNLehighValley - and proceed with checkout.

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You can support ITNLehighValley when you shop at Boscov's next Wednesday and Thursday online or at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall! On October 14 and 15, you save up to 20%, and ITN will receive 5% of your total purchase! IN STORE: ... Shop anytime from 9am - 9pm both days at the Whitehall Boscov's! At the register, let the cashier know that you'd like to support ITNLehighValley. ONLINE: At checkout, you'll be prompted within your cart to select the store that your nonprofit is registered with. Please select Whitehall, PA - Boscov's Lehigh Valley. You'll then be able to select your organization - ITNLehighValley - and proceed with checkout.

Meet Dianne and her Seeing Eye dog, Samantha! Dianne is an ITN member who frequently uses our transportation services to get to work. Dianne says: ITN Lehigh Valley makes it possible for me to live independently. Just imagine if your car is in the garage, all the inconveniences you experience; you can’t go shopping, you have to arrange a ride to go to work - It’s a massive inconvenience! Now imagine you never have the ability to drive. This is often common for seniors and pe...ople who are visually impaired. I am visually impaired and I can’t simply drive to the store. I have to rely on help from others. What ITN Lehigh Valley does is give me the ability to be independent! I can go to work, visit friends, and go to the store, just like someone who can drive. I don’t need to rely on friends and family which gives me equality with them. I can go anywhere, and on my terms. One final point about ITN Lehigh Valley is that the organization vets drivers, which makes me feel like I can be transported with safety. Please consider donating either your money or time to ITN Lehigh Valley. When you do, you will be helping someone find independence and meaning. To support ITN Lehigh Valley, please visit www.itnlehighvalley.org.

Today’s ITN #destinationoftheday is 3rd & Ferry Fish Market in Easton! Every week, in an effort to support local small businesses, we’re giving a shoutout to a business our riders frequent or recently rode to. ITN drives seniors where they want, when they want, all over the #lehighvalley. It was our pleasure to drive multiple members to 3rd & Ferry recently to meet up for a family lunch! #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal

According to the CDC, older drivers, particularly those aged 75+, have higher crash death rates than other adult age groups. Higher crash death rates among this age group are primarily due to increased vulnerability to injury in a crash, though age-related declines in vision and cognitive functioning, as well as physical changes, might affect some older adults’ driving abilities and make them more susceptible to a crash. ITNLehighValley keeps seniors safely independent by offering 24/7 transportation 365 days a year with NO destination restrictions within our 38-zip code service area. We provide rides when and where our members want them, from medical appointments to hair salons to restaurants and more! For more information, please visit www.itnlehighvalley.org. To become a member or a volunteer driver, give us a call at 610-419-1645.

You can support ITNLehighValley when you shop online at smile.amazon.com! When you shop with Amazon Smile, you'll get the same selection and the same prices you would on the traditional site, but 0.5% of the price of each qualifying purchase is donated to the nonprofit you choose. See the instructions in this graphic, or our accessibility text below: 1. Sign into your existing Amazon account at smile.amazon.com 2. Click on "Your Charity" at the top of the page and scroll to t...he "Change Charity" button 3. Select itnlehighvalley as your charity of choice 4. SHOP! Amazon Smile is also now supported on the newest version of the Amazon mobile app. Click SETTINGS in the main menu on the app; Then click Amazon Smile and follow the instructions.

Join us in welcoming Julian and Annette to the ITN team! Both new drivers will be helping us fulfill our mission by providing dignified transportation to seniors all across the Lehigh Valley. ITN drivers are the backbone of our organization, allowing us to ensure transportation 24/7, 365 days a year. Welcome!

On rainy days like today, we’re especially grateful for our wonderful drivers! We look forward to blue skies tomorrow, and welcoming our newest volunteer driver, John! John is a police officer who loves serving his community so much that he wants to give back, even on his days off. Volunteers are truly the backbone of our community transportation program. To learn more, visit www.itnlehighvalley.org!

*HELP WANTED* ITNLehighValley - Independent Transportation Network Lehigh Valley, a local nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteer and paid part-time driver...s for seniors. Please refer to their ad on Saucon Source as well as the following document for more information, including how to apply. https://drive.google.com//190A8-sYZ83lhOL0BzdRTX66zK/view