Volunteer Driver
Hosted by: Rhubarb Farm
Opportunity Description: Rhubarb Farm offers a wide range of people opportunities to spend time on the Farm. We are in an area with limited public transport and a lot of people who come here do not have their own transport. We need the help of new volunteer drives to collect people from the local area using our minibus in the morning, an early run and sometimes a later one, and return them in the afternoon.
Type of Activity: Community Work, Driving
Areas of Interest: Conservation/environment, Disability, Health & Safety, Unemployed, Veterans & Armed Forces
Skills: Practical, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: It would be ideal if we were able to recruit volunteers with minibus driving experience, who are aged 18 - 70 with D1 classification on their driving licence (If you are over 70 you can still apply if you satisfy the 'Group 2' medical standards, details at gov.uk). Good communication skills are important and of course health and safety awareness. A DBS check is required, but this can be arranged.
Requirements: Will require a Criminal Record Check (DBS), Driving License, Can drive a minibus
Suitable for: Employee Volunteers, Long Term Commitment, Outdoor, Older People
Practical considerations: Our vehicle is stored on site in Langwith, so you would need to be able to arrive at 8:30am to set off around the local area to collect our people on placement. On most days you would be finished by 10:00am. At the end of the day is the task of transporting people home again, leaving site at approximately 2:45pm and finished by 4:15pm. On Thursdays we also have an additional run starting at approximately 10:00am and a return run at approximately 2:00pm.
We would welcome volunteers who can help on any one day or multiple days.
We would welcome volunteers who can help on any one day or multiple days.
Recruitment method: Application Form, Interviews, References, Trial Period
Disabled Access details: Rough ground.
Expenses details: A mileage rate from the local area to get to site may be available.
Any Age/Gender restrictions: 18yrs to 70yrs with exceptions.
Support for volunteers with additional needs: We would consider this on an individual basis.
Induction Arrangments: We would offer an induction to Rhubarb Farm so that you can see what we do and an induction/handover to our driving routes and procedures.
Insurance Cover: Insurance in place.
Support Available: Individual support and supervision.
Training: Can access our training where appropriate.