Overall purpose: To help with transporting families with children with complex medical needs to local activities
Role responsibilities:
- Driving the charity minibus (fuel provided)
- Collect and drop off families to local activities
- Help children and families onto and off of the bus
- Engaging with families during their journey and being a friendly face of the charity
- Undertake The Maypole Project initial training
- Follow The Maypole Project policies and guidelines at all times whilst volunteering
What skills do I need?
· Over 25 years of age · Hold valid clean driving license · Has been driving for 5+ years · Good communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to empathise with families in difficult situations · Discreet and able to adhere to confidentiality procedures · Commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental attitude
Interests
- Children
- Community Engagement
- Disability
- Young people
Activities
- Driving
- Groups and clubs
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Driving Licence and Vehicle required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
We will reimburse out of pocket expenses incurred during your volunteering. Expenses are agreed in advance with your named contact. - Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
We require any applicants to be over the age of 25 for this role. - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Slot | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
The mini-bus is mainly used for our Holiday Outings and Activities which take place during half-term breaks and school holidays. Our Youth Club which meets on Thursday evenings can on occasion require use of the mini-bus too. Location: Across South East London (mainly the borough of Bromley, occasionally Lambeth/Southwark/Greenwich/Lewisham). Time commitment: Flexible depending on when activities are taking place and the volunteer’s availability.
Location
51 High street, BR6 6BQ
Orpington
Kent
BR6 6BQ
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