Support our community transport scheme, which uses electric vehicles to help vulnerable groups access services, attend events, and participate in fun and educational trips
Why Volunteer as a Driver?
- Make a Difference: Your time and skills can make a real difference to people who are isolated and lack transport.
- Meet New People: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability, creativity, and community engagement. Volunteering is a fantastic way to make new friends and build lasting connections.
- Support a Green Future: Be part of our ambition to create a zero-carbon community hub. Your efforts will help us promote sustainable practices.
Responsibilities & key elements of the role
- To collect passengers and drive them to/from their booked destination.
- To assist passengers getting into or out of the car if they require it.
- To ensure any luggage, walking aids, wheelchairs etc are safely stowed.
- To wait for passengers attending appointments or, depending on the length of appointment, to leave them and return later to take them home.
- To collect mileage charges from passengers and account for all monies received.
- An understanding of the needs of passengers of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- An understanding of confidentiality and sensitivity to the needs and wishes of your passengers and colleagues.
- Good communication skills with a variety of people.
- Be self-motivated and confident to work on your own, using your own initiative with background support from staff.
- Work as part of a team.
- Be flexible in your working hours as bookings are taken with 48hrs notice given by the users.
- Adhere to current Car Scheme and VIN policies and procedures
- Inform the car scheme coordinator of any changes to health or any occurrences that affect your ability to drive; insurance cover; driving licence etc.
- Any incidents or accidents affecting passenger safety whilst on duty must be reported to the Community Transport Manager.
Requirements of the role
- Full driver’s licence, 3 year’s driving experience,
- Minimum age 25 years
- DBS funded through AAT
How to Get Involved
Getting started as a volunteer is easy!
Reach out to us through our simple contact form: I’m interested in Volunteering. Let us know your interests and we’ll match you with a volunteer role that suits your skills and passions.
or by email: Gráinne: gr*****@**el.coop
or by phone: 01639 830870
