Opportunity
Qube, through it's Dial-a-Ride 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.
The Dial-a-Ride fleet consists of a number of accessible cars and minibuses, which transport between one and 17 passengers at any one time.
Our team of volunteer passenger helpers are provided with comprehensive work sheets for each shift they undertake and take the lead on ensuring passengers are supported and cared for whilst in the care of the Dial-a-Ride service, as well as supporting their driver colleagues.
Volunteer drivers and passenger helpers have the flexibility of working the amount of hours that suit them, with full training provided, along with the continuous support of the staff team.
What skills do I need?
Our Dial-a-Ride volunteer drivers and passenger helpers are:
• Professional at all times, upholding the values of Qube and Dial-a-ride.
• Caring and empathetic to the needs of our members.
• Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Honest, reliable and a good time keeper.
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the Dial-a-ride service.
• Have a good knowledge of the road networks in and around the town of Oswestry and surrounding area. Live within Oswestry area.
What we ask of volunteer drivers and passenger helpers:
• You wear Dial-a-Ride identification at all times.
• You agree to provide references for the role.
• You agree to undertake a DBS check.
• Commit to working as part of the Dial a ride team.
Additional information
- We offer an initial taster session, following registration, and then a four week 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
- Befriending/Support
- Driving
- General Helping
- Passenger Support/Helper
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
The role is one day a week, or more if willing, from 9.00am - 4:30pm. This can be an earlier finish depending on journeys needed on the day.
Location
Qube
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RB
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