Volunteer Driver

Rainbow Trust Children; Slough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for children and young people is seeking Volunteer Drivers to provide crucial transport for families to healthcare appointments and support activities. Candidates should be confident, patient, and non-judgemental, with a full driving license for at least 2 years and use of their own vehicle. The role requires flexibility, with commitments typically on a weekly or monthly basis. Enjoy professional training and being part of a friendly team while making a significant contribution to families in need.

Benefits

Professional training

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Social events for volunteers

Qualifications

• Confident and patient driver required for supporting families.
• Experience with a variety of backgrounds, especially children.
• Ability to empathize with families in distressing situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for families to appointments and activities.
• Support families attending Rainbow Trust support groups.
• Transport siblings for school and other activities as needed.

Skills

Confident, calm and patient driver

Experience interacting with diverse backgrounds

Experience with children and young people

Empathy with families in stressful circumstances

Non-judgemental and friendly disposition

Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years

Own vehicle required

Job description

Overview

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help to give additional support to the families we work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport, enabling them to travel safely to healthcare appointments, school and to other activities.

Your role may include:

• Providing transport for families to and from home or hospital appointments, according to their specific needs
• Providing transport to enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groups
• Transporting siblings to and from trips or activities at school or with other providers, as and when required

What we’re looking for:

• A confident, calm and patient driver
• Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Experience of interacting with children and young people
• An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
• Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
• A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• A full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years, and use of your own vehicle is required for this role
• All ages from 21 onwards are welcome

Your commitment:

• Most of our drivers support us flexibly on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, depending on the needs of the family.
• Times can vary between 8am - 6pm, Monday – Friday, depending on appointment times, but there is flexibility depending on the needs of the family and your availability.
• To enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available for the next 12 months.

Training and Support

A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work.

You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us.

Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR. Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge.

All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions.

Why choose Rainbow Trust?

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
• We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses

Ready to apply?

Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on [e-mail] or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us.

Selection process

Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Other volunteering opportunities

As a Sibling Support Volunteer, you will support the Rainbow Trust Care Team with home visits to provide practical and social support.

As a Cheer Squad Volunteer, you will help Rainbow Trust by representing us at the Adventure Triple Challenge, Ullswater, The Lake District.