Volunteer Driver
You will be redirected to the Newark, Sherwood, Rushcliffe & Broxtowe website to express your interest.
We are seeking empathetic and dependable individuals to join our Volunteer Transport Service, which provides vital transport for elderly and disabled clients within the Broxtowe Borough area. This service plays a crucial role in helping clients access appointments, local amenities, and social opportunities.
Our clients frequently report that they prefer using our service over taxis. This is due to the reliability, friendliness, and familiarity offered by our volunteer drivers. Seeing a familiar face, for those experiencing loneliness or isolation, is often as valuable as the journey itself.
Key Responsibilities:
- To use either own car or WAV to transport clients to various locations across the county
- Offer a wait and return service for clients with medical appointments of up to one hour
- To be able to push a manual wheelchair, if driving the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
- To record journeys, complete receipts and handle a small amount of cash
What we offer
- Full induction, training and ongoing support
- Reimbursement of fuel costs if using own vehicle
- The opportunity to support members of the community through volunteering
What skills do I need?
Person Specification:
- Must hold a full UK driving license and valid insurance
- Able to complete an enhanced DBS check
- Good communication and listening skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
Details
- DBS check required
- Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for 15 and under
- Suitable for 16 and 17 year olds
- Suitable for 18+
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When is this role available?
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We require people to drive both regular runs and ad hoc/one off trips, transporting our clients to various appointments and activities.
Location:
145 - 147 Derby Road
Stapleford
NG9 7AS
You will be redirected to the Newark, Sherwood, Rushcliffe & Broxtowe website to express your interest.
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