Volunteer Driver for Community Transport Scheme

Kentvolunteers; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local volunteer organisation is seeking volunteer drivers to assist elderly and disabled clients by providing transport to medical appointments and shopping. The role is flexible, allowing volunteers to fit it around their commitments. Ideal candidates should have a full clean driving licence and a caring nature, with mileage payable at 50p per mile. This rewarding opportunity allows you to meet new people while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Mileage payable at 50p per mile

Opportunity to meet new people

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving licence and a suitable well-maintained vehicle.
• Empathy for older people and those with disabilities or ill health is essential.
• Patience is important as you may wait for appointments.

Responsibilities

• Drive elderly or disabled clients to medical and essential appointments.
• Provide transport to supermarkets for weekly shopping.
• Engage in community work.

Skills

Organising & planning

UK driving licence

Talking to others

Teamwork

Job description

Volunteer Driver for Community Transport Scheme Ashford Kent Volunteer Centre Swale Community and Voluntary Services

Organisation

Swale Community and Voluntary Services

Short Description

Volunteer drivers needed to take elderly and disabled clients to medical and other essential appointments. This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments. We especially need drivers living in Faversham and the Isle of Sheppey.

Detailed Description

To drive elderly or disabled clients who find it difficult to access public transport to medical and other essential appointments. The transport scheme also offers transport to the supermarket for weekly food shopping.

Activities you will be doing

• Community work
• Driving (must have full driving licence)

What skills are required for this role

• Organising & planning
• UK driving licence
• Talking to others
• Teamwork

Why these skills are required

• You will have empathy for older people and those with disabilities or ill health, you should have a caring nature.
• It is important to be patient as you will be waiting for people attending appointments that are sometimes longer than expected.
• You should have a full clean driving licence, a suitable well‑maintained vehicle and be a careful and confident driver.

What is in it for you

This is a rewarding role that is very flexible. You get to meet lots of new people. Mileage is payable at 50p per mile.

Time Commitment

N/A

Postcode

ME10 4NU

Role Address

Swale CVS Central House Central Avenue Sittingbourne Kent

Directions

N/A

Number of volunteers required

10

Application Process

• Application form
• ID check
• References
• Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Contact

Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales