MINIBUS DRIVER VOLUNTEER - GROWING TOGETHER AND REACH

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Trust Links is a local charity that aims to support people and build communities. It was established by local people to address mental health needs in the Southend area in 2000, and was registered as a charity and limited company in 2002.  We enable people to work together to improve mental health and wellbeing and promote, support, inspire and cultivate wellness and sustainable living.

We are looking for competent minibus drivers to join us as volunteers to help us transport our service users to and from our different locations in and around South East Essex. This role would suit somebody who could be flexible as some week days and weekends will be required. If you can offer a couple of days a month or one day a week, and would be willing to join our friendly team we would like to speak with you. This is a flexible role that could fit somebody who is working or retired. 

The Volunteer will be required to:

·       Undergo a DBS check

·       Drive staff, members and volunteers to events, outings, projects and other growing together gardens.

·       Report issues, concerns and successes to project staff

·       Work with the team to improve outcomes and wellbeing for project members and the broader community

You do not need to have a special driving licence for this role as our minibus is classed as regular vehicle due to it being under 3,5 tonnes. You need to be over 25 years of age.

 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: 

·       Transport Trust Links members, staff and volunteers on outings which may include longer trips.

·       Ensure mini bus users are safely seated before each journey.

·       Report any technical problems with the minibus.

·       Taking part in appropriate training and development activities

·       Notify staff if you are unable to attend your regular session

·       Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to in line with Trust Links Health and Safety policy

·       Ensure Safeguarding requirements are met in line with Trust Links Safeguarding policy and escalate concerns about the wellbeing of service users to appropriate staff members

·       Maintain confidentiality

·       Raise any issues affecting service users with appropriate staff member

 

What skills do I need?

Volunteers will need
 
·     A full and clean Driving Licence

·     To be aged at least 25 and have held a full car licence for at least two years.

·     Excellent communication and people skills

·     An interest in people and mental heath

·     Empathy and listening skills

·     Willingness and commitment to undertake further training and development

·     Commitment to the role

·     Tact

·     Responsiveness

·     Realism

·     Honesty

·     Enthusiasm

·     Team Work

Interests

• Disability
• Environment
• Health and Social Care
• Mental Health
• Older People
• Substance Misuse and Addiction

Activities

• Driving
• General Helping
• Practical Skills