Community Transport Volunteer Driver

Volunteer Centre Harlow; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Tendring seeks volunteers to drive a community bus, providing essential transport and companionship for isolated individuals. Responsibilities include driving and assisting passengers on trips. A clean driving licence with D1 is required, and those over 70 must undergo a medical assessment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean driving licence with D1.
• Drivers over 70 must complete a medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Drive local community bus to assist isolated individuals.
• Help passengers during trips, ensuring their safety and comfort.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Job description

Overview

The Manningtree & District Community Bus is a local charity, entirely run by volunteers.

If you have any spare time, no matter how little and enjoy driving then why not volunteer to drive or be a passenger assistant on our trips? We provide low cost door-to-door transport to help local people get out and about and meet others, providing a lifeline for many folk who may otherwise be quite isolated & confined to their homes. Amongst others, there are shopping trips and fortnightly lunch outings.

Location

Available in: Tendring

Skills and requirements

Volunteers must hold a clean driving licence with a D1 and (if a driver) pass a simple assessment. If over the age of 70 you must complete a medical.