Volunteer Driver - London & South East

Rainbow Trust Children; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Volunteer Driver, providing essential transport for families in need. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact by ensuring families can attend healthcare appointments and support groups. With flexible volunteering hours and comprehensive training provided, you will be part of a friendly team that values your contribution. This opportunity not only enhances your skills but also connects you with families during their challenging times. If you are a calm and patient driver, this is a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Professional training

Social events for volunteers

Support from dedicated staff

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Qualifications

• Confident driver with a full driving licence and own vehicle.
• Ability to empathise with families in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing transport for families to healthcare appointments and activities.
• Supporting families by attending Rainbow Trust support groups.

Skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Empathy towards families

Full driving licence (2+ years)

Friendly and non-judgemental attitude

Job description

• Location:
  London and South East of England
• Closing date:
  01 January 2025
• Salary:
  Out of pocket travel expenses

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help to give additional support to the families we work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport, enabling them to travel safely to healthcare appointments, school and to other activities.

Your role may include:

1. Providing transport for families to and from home or hospital appointments, according to their specific needs
2. Providing transport to enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groups
3. Transporting siblings to and from trips or activities at school or with other providers, as and when required

What we’re looking for:

1. A confident, calm and patient driver
2. Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
3. Experience of interacting with children and young people
4. An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
5. Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
6. A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
7. A full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years, and use of your own vehicle is required for this role
8. All ages from 21 onwards are welcome

Your commitment:

1. We ask that you are available to volunteer regularly. Most of our drivers support us flexibly on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on family need
2. 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
3. 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?

1. We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
2. Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
3. 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
4. A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
5. We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses

Ready to apply?
Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on [e-mail] or call 01372 220043 for more information about volunteering with us.

Selection process: Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.