Volunteer Drivers

About this role

To utilise your own private car to provide voluntary transport to service users of the Trust who are unable to access other forms of transport, providing safe transportation to ensure that service users access the care/treatment they need. Other tasks may be involved such as delivering medication.

Predominantly for patients and services within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland but occasionally transport may involve journeys into neighbouring authorities

• Supports patients to develop their health, well-being and recovery
• Opportunity to gain experience as well as new skills and knowledge
• Opportunity to spend time doing something you can feel proud of
• Improve your confidence
• Opportunity to meet new people
• Volunteer drivers are reimbursed of cost at the rate of 45p per mile.
• Lunch expense available if volunteering over 4 hours.
• Providing a friendly door to door service for LPT service users, including those with mental health issues and learning disabilities.
• Building relationships with the staff and service users within professional boundaries
• Helping to promote the value of volunteering
• Maintaining your vehicle with an up-to-date MOT, insurance, and road tax
• Adhering to the Trust policies and procedures
• Adhering to DVLA rules
• Participating in training relevant to role

When you can volunteer

Requirements

• Access to a vehicle
• Driving license
• Willing to take a DBS Check

At least one year’s experience of driving
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good geographical knowledge of Leicestershire
• Ability to show compassion and adopt a non-judgmental approach
• Ability to communicate via email and mobile phone
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to follow instructions
• Willingness to help and work to time targets
• Punctual and reliable

Location

This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home

Available from home