Volunteer Driver

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

Job summary

A leading charity for children is seeking Volunteer Drivers in the North East area of the UK. In this role, you will provide essential transport for families to healthcare appointments and support groups. Volunteers should have a full driving licence and the ability to empathize with families in challenging circumstances. The position requires a flexible time commitment, allowing you to make a vital impact in the community while receiving training and support from the organization.

Benefits

Reimbursed travel expenses

Professional training

Social events for volunteers

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full driving licence.
• Experience interacting with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for families to healthcare appointments.
• Enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groups.

Skills

Confident driving

Experience with various backgrounds

Empathy

Non-judgmental attitude

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Volunteer Driver – North East Area Various Locations

• Location:
  Various Locations in and around the North East Area
• Closing date:
  30 June 2026
• Salary:
  We will reimburse reasonable out of pocket travel expenses

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

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.

We are looking for Volunteer Drivers in the following areas: Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees

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 ownvehicle 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)

Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.

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