Volunteering

Volunteer Driver for Petworth & Bognor Regis Area

For Community Transport Sussex

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We are currently seeking a volunteer driver to transport someone with learning difficulties from Petworth to Bognor Regis every Thursday. You would need to leave Petworth by 08:45am to ideally arrive in Bognor Regis for around 09:30am and then in the afternoon, collect around 3:45pm and return them home. You would also have the opportunity to assist with other volunteer driving on different days should you wish.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, reliable and regular transportation for our client on a weekly basis.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure their needs are met and they feel comfortable during transport.
• Assist clients with boarding and disembarking from vehicles as needed. • Maintain accurate records of trips and client interactions.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations of transport services.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the role. This is a volunteering position; we do reimburse driving expenses at 50pence per mile when you are transporting one of our passengers. As a Volunteer at Community Transport Sussex, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to assist those in need by providing transportation services. This position is ideal for individuals looking to make a positive impact in their community while gaining valuable experience. As one of our volunteers you can also join our Employee Assistance Programme If you're ready to make a difference in your community and help those in need, we invite you to join our team of dedicated volunteers at Community Transport Sussex! 

Skills

• Strong communication skills to interact positively with clients.
• A valid driving licence is essential for all volunteer driver roles.
• Use of your own vehicle, which must be road worthy, taxed, valid MOT and insured.
• A compassionate attitude towards helping vulnerable individuals in the community.
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check. (This is a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate enabling you to work with the elderly, vulnerable people and children. This is not a pre-requisite as we would put you through this if you did not have one. )

About Community Transport Sussex

CT Sussex was formed on 1st of October 2016, when Crawley Community Transport, Bluebird Community Partnership and Horsham District Community Transport all merged. In April 2021, we welcomed Dial-a-Ride Southern Services to the group.

As a group of charities we cover the Horsham District, Crawley, a large stretch of the Sussex coast and the Mid Sussex District, which includes Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and the surrounding villages. We work closely with our friends in other local community transport organisations and are always looking to help them as well.

Our charities help local people who struggle to access public transport due to age, disability or because there is a lack of safe or adequate public services in their area.

Details

• Yes - DBS check required
  Enhanced
• Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• No - Is it fully accessible
• Yes - Ongoing support
• No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
• Yes - Training provided
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• No - Volunteers covered by insurance
  They will require using their own vehicle which they must insure themselves
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

Thursdays to transport someone from their home in Petworth to Chestnuts Day Centre to arrive at the day centre around 09:30am and collect them to return them home around 4pm

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