Volunteer Driver

To provide transport, taking DPV volunteer/s to and from certain locations that they can’t access by public transport or because they have too much to carry or because of the timing of the engagement:

1. Collect volunteer/s, who have a disability and may have an assistance dog, and drive them to/from their destination/s
2. Ensure any materials, equipment or bags, walking aids, wheelchairs etc. ... are safely stowed
3. Wait for volunteer/s attending meetings or events or depending on the length of the engagement leave the volunteer/s and return later to take them home
4. Talk to/listen to your passengers (if that’s what they want), making them feel comfortable in your company.
5. Maintain contact with DPV
6. To observe our Volunteers’ Code of Conduct

Skills

Qualities: 

• Sunny nature
• Patient

Skills:

• Good driver with a clean driving license

Other requirements:

• If you utilise your own vehicle, you must ensure that your vehicle is safe for purpose and insured to undertake transportation
• Reliability