Volunteer Car Scheme

Role Purpose :

To provide transport to medical appointments for members who have no access to their own transport (public or private). Drivers to use their own vehicles.

Mandatory :

You will need a DBS check which we will provide. Full training will be given as required and appropriate for safeguarding and health & safety.

Key Expectations :

·        Collect passengers from home and drive them to / from their destination

·        Assist passengers getting into or out of the car if they require it

·        Ensure luggage, walking aids, wheelchairs etc are safely stowed away

·        Wait for passengers whilst attending their appointments (if appropriate) or drop them off and return to pick them up once the appointment has finished

·        Collect voluntary donations as appropriate from passengers and account for all monies received

·        Reporting a safeguarding, care or health related issues to ACT Reception

·        Understand car scheme policies and procedures

·        Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy with up to date insurance, MOT and servicing

·        Your driving licence is in date and any endorsements reported to Operations Manager

·        You adhere to any road safety guidelines such as speed limits etc at all time whilst transporting one of the members

·        Any incidents such as an accident whilst transporting a passenger is reported to Operations Manager immediately

·        Understand the latest Highway Code regulations and keep up to date with any changes.