Volunteer Driver - South West Area

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

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Volunteer Driver, where you'll provide essential transport for families in need. This rewarding role allows you to support families during challenging times by ensuring they can attend important appointments and activities. You'll be part of a friendly team, receiving professional training and support while making a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and young people. With flexible commitment options and the chance to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Professional training

Flexible volunteering hours

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Social events for volunteers

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license for at least 2 years.
• Experience interacting with children and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport for families to appointments and support groups.
• Ensure safe and reliable transportation for children and siblings.

Skills

Confident driver

Calm and patient demeanor

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Empathy in stressful situations

Non-judgmental and friendly

Strong communication skills

Tools

Own vehicle

Full driving licence

Job description

Salary:
We will reimburse reasonable out of pocket travel expenses.

Your role may include:

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

What we’re looking for:

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

Your commitment:

• Most of our drivers support us flexibly on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, depending on the needs of the family.
• 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.
• 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?

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people.
• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
• 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.
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week.
• 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 363438 for more information about volunteering with us.

Selection process:

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help to give additional support to the families we work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport.