Volunteer Driver – VH236

Cromer Cares; Cromer; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Cromer seeks volunteers to transport residents to medical appointments. Applicants must have a full clean driving licence and ideally a car with room for a wheelchair. This flexible role requires an interest in assisting local people facing challenges. Volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage and other associated costs, with support for required checks and training.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Free DBS check

Free Safeguarding course

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Own car preferred, ideally with room for a wheelchair.
• Interest in challenges facing local people in need.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to medical appointments and accompany them.
• Be flexible with volunteering hours based on requests.

Job description

Overview

Role: To transport residents of Cromer and the immediate surrounds to and from medical appointments and accompany the recipient to waiting rooms.

You will need a full clean driving licence and your own car, ideally with room for a wheelchair, though this is not a prerequisite. You will have an interest in, and recognition of, the challenges facing local people in need. Ideally you will live in, or near to, Cromer.

Benefits and requirements

You will receive reimbursement of £0.65 per mile, parking and sundry relevant costs. Cromer Cares will pay for your DBS check and a free Safeguarding course. As part of the Volunteer registration process, we will request 2 referees who have known you for at least 2 years.

Time commitment

Time commitment: Volunteering hours vary depending on the role requirements; though the nature of our service means a transportation request will sometimes be at short notice.

We aim to be as flexible as possible and can discuss more with those interested in the role.

About the organisation

Cromer Cares started life in 2020 with the aim of delivering shopping to those who were isolated during Covid.

It became a registered charity in 2021, it’s run by volunteers and is here to relieve the immediate needs of local people who are struggling with mobility, isolation, financial, social, housing or well being issues.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –

E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website