Volunteer Driver

For Arun Community Transport

We are looking for drivers who are willing to use their own car to provide transport for our elderly or vulnerable clients. This may be to a medical appointment, to a social event/visit or for a shopping trip. Drivers will be covered by the charity's insurance for public liability, however drivers should have their own fully comprehensive cover. Drivers are currently paid at the rate of 45p a mile (as set by HMRC, not taxable). There is a minimum payment of £5 per trip.

Skills

Drivers should be patient and understand that our client group are elderly and vulnerable and some need more time to get in and out of the car and into appointments. Some assistance may be needed by the client to get them to departments at hospital appointments, and this can involve pushing a wheelchair. DBS check will be carried out by the charity before commencement of driving.

About Arun Community Transport

Community Transport is an organization run by volunteers offering to drive people who find it difficult to access public transport or where public transport is not available, for appointments such as Doctors, Hospitals and Dentists. As well as trips providing social inclusion such as Clubs, Shopping and Visiting.

Interests

Civic Responsibility and Communities
Disability
Health and Social Care
Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender
Mental Health
No specific interest
Older People

Activities

Driving
General Helping
Supporting Charities

Details

Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
No - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Cars must be insured by driver, however the charity has public liability insurance in place.
No - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Afternoon	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

We are flexible about driver's availability. We are happy to accept drivers who are able to offer either regular hours/days each week or those who would like to provide more casual service.