Volunteer Driver - Rushcliffe / Gedling Voluntary Transport Scheme
OFFERED BY:
Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary ServiceLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: In Rushcliffe and Gedling areas How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Volunteer drivers provide a vital lifeline to help people without transport to get out and about. Volunteers use their own cars to take passengers to a variety of destinations, e.g. health appointments, to do their shopping, attend lunch clubs and to visit friends and relatives.
Many of our passengers view their transport as much more than a car journey – it is also an opportunity to go out with someone they view as safe, have a chat with their driver, get out and about in the ‘wider world’, to take part in their communities and to remain independent.
Many of our passengers view their transport as much more than a car journey – it is also an opportunity to go out with someone they view as safe, have a chat with their driver, get out and about in the ‘wider world’, to take part in their communities and to remain independent.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
To transport registered passengers with Rushcliffe and Gedling Voluntary Transport Scheme to and from pre-booked destinations.
We ask for a commitment of a minimum of 2 hours and are guided by your availability to drive during the week.
Either Rushcliffe or Gedling
We encourage volunteers to stay for a minimum period of six months
Support offered:
Induction programme
MIDAS training (Driver Awareness Scheme)
• Legal Responsibilities
• Passenger Safety
• Defensive Driving
• Manual Handling Awareness
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Accident & Emergency Procedures
• Personal Safety for Drivers
Ongoing support and supervision and regular driver’s meetings are also provided.
All drivers will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, they will also need to provide two references.
Applicants must have at least 2 years driving experience and hold a full EU driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points, and are required to have appropriate insurance and an up to date MOT certificate.
Travel expenses are covered and mileage reimbursed at .45 pence per mile.
We ask for a commitment of a minimum of 2 hours and are guided by your availability to drive during the week.
Either Rushcliffe or Gedling
We encourage volunteers to stay for a minimum period of six months
Support offered:
Induction programme
MIDAS training (Driver Awareness Scheme)
• Legal Responsibilities
• Passenger Safety
• Defensive Driving
• Manual Handling Awareness
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Accident & Emergency Procedures
• Personal Safety for Drivers
Ongoing support and supervision and regular driver’s meetings are also provided.
All drivers will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, they will also need to provide two references.
Applicants must have at least 2 years driving experience and hold a full EU driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points, and are required to have appropriate insurance and an up to date MOT certificate.
Travel expenses are covered and mileage reimbursed at .45 pence per mile.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• A competent, safe driver with a full UK driving licence
• Friendly, patient and good with people
• A positive, professional attitude
• Knowledge of the geography of the local area
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• Good time keeping and reliability
• Basic literacy and organisational skills – able to keep basic written records.
• Willingness to participate in training and to work within the policies and procedures of the project and of Rushcliffe CVS.
• Friendly, patient and good with people
• A positive, professional attitude
• Knowledge of the geography of the local area
• Respectful of others and their diversity
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• Good time keeping and reliability
• Basic literacy and organisational skills – able to keep basic written records.
• Willingness to participate in training and to work within the policies and procedures of the project and of Rushcliffe CVS.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Must be of driving age with a full licence
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This will be at your pace, but will involve several sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes