Volunteer Driver

at Rochdale Circle CIC

Role Description

The Circle Volunteer Drivers Service is looking for Volunteer Drivers, with their own vehicles, to provide a transport service for elderly or vulnerable adults who find it difficult to use public transport. These passengers may have various health or mobility problems.

Drivers must have their own vehicles for which they receive 45p per mile to reimburse you towards the cost of petrol and to support the insurance and vehicle maintenance. The majority of trips are undertaken between 9am and 5pm and you can take on as much or as little driving as you wish. A DBS check will be undertaken for this volunteering opportunity.

This is a rewarding role promoting Health & Wellbeing and creating new friendships. It is an interesting and varied volunteering opportunity where no two days are ever the same.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

The majority of trips are undertaken between 9am and 5pm and you can take on as much or as little driving as you wish

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: Throughout the Borough of Bury
Ward: Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

This is a rewarding role promoting Health & Wellbeing and creating new friendships. It is an interesting and varied volunteering opportunity where no two days are ever the same.

You will receive

Induction and training, Travel expenses

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: ID Check, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Driving (must have full licence)
Skills: UK Driving Licence