Minibus and/or Car Drivers - Colchester/Maldon/Chelmsford Community Transport Scheme
Can you help isolated people to get out and about?
Community360 operates a Community Transport scheme in Colchester and Maldon, providing transport for isolated individuals who cannot access public transport due to limited mobility or rural locations.
The majority of our members live in socially isolated environments across the Districts. Access to affordable door-to-door transport aids in simple everyday tasks like shopping, visiting friends/social clubs, and attending medical appointments (GP and hospital), tasks that many take for granted. Getting out of the house significantly improves a person's quality of life, enhancing independence and providing a new lease on life.
We are looking for volunteers to drive our fully accessible minibuses or their own cars. Our drivers transport various groups and charities to events, including day-long excursions and theatre trips. The role may also involve transporting older and disabled individuals to day centres and luncheon clubs.
Our minibuses are fully accessible and equipped with grab handles and tail-lifts for individuals who need to travel in their wheelchairs.
We cover out-of-pocket expenses and provide relevant training, including induction, Safeguarding, and MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme for bus drivers).
Skills
A desire to carry out meaningful activities to provide practical help to the local community.
Applicants must be over 21, hold a full driving licence, be able to provide two references, and undergo a DBS check. Minibus drivers ideally should have some relevant experience driving larger vehicles.
This opportunity is available in: Colchester, Maldon
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