Opportunity
Qube, through it's Community Transport service provides door to door transport for people without access to public transport or a car, for the people of Oswestry and the surrounding area.
As part of Community Transport, we offer members the opportunity to access our Community Car service, where our volunteer drivers use their own cars to transport members, including journeys not covered by our Dial-a-Ride area, for visits and medical appointments.
What skills do I need?
Our Community Car drivers are:
- Professional at all times, upholding the values of Qube and Community Transport.
- Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Honest, reliable and a good time keeper.
- Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the Community Transport service.
- To operate within the guidance of the Community Transport remit.
- Have a good knowledge of the road networks in and around the town of Oswestry and surrounding area. Live within surrounding area of Oswestry.
What we ask of Community Car drivers:
• A full and clean driving licence.
• That you have your own road worthy vehicle, which is clean and presentable for our members to access.
• Have car insurance allowing you to drive as a volunteer driver for Dial-a-Ride.
• You wear Community Transport identification at all times.
• You agree to provide references for the role.
• You agree to undertake a DBS check.
Additional information
- We offer an initial taster session with our transport officer, following registration, and then, if appropriate, a four week/journey trial period which is reviewed for future progression.
- Travel expenses will be paid at the rate of 45p per mile up to a distance of 10 miles from your home to the location.
Posted for
Oswestry Community Action (Qube)
Interests
- Community Transport
- Disability
- Health and Social Care
- Older People
Activities
- Driving
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 01/09/2023
End Date: 31/08/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
This is a flexible role to meet the demand of our customers requirements of a journey. Our volunteer community car drivers are contacted on an ad hoc basis by our transport team asking if they are availble . The driver can accept or decline depending on personal availability.
Location
Qube
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RB
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