Salary:
We will reimburse reasonable out of pocket travel expenses.
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 volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us.
Selection process:
* Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
As a Volunteer Driver, you will help to give additional support to the families we work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport.
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