Volunteer Driver

at HMR Circle

Role Description

The Circle Volunteer Drivers Service (VDS) is an affordable transport service operating across the borough of Bury. It is a service for adults (aged 50+ / or vulnerable adults) who are unable, or find it difficult, to use public transport.

Volunteer Drivers use their own vehicles to provide a door-to-door, flexible, transport service. The passenger is picked up from their home and taken to their destination. Return journeys are also available. If requested, and where possible, a driver can wait with the passenger until they are ready to return home.

For each journey, a contribution is calculated at 55p per mile - payable to the driver on the day, to reimburse the cost of petrol and to support the costs of insuring and maintaining their vehicles.

Type of Activity: Ad-hoc, Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

as much or as little as you like

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Ad-Hoc

Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes

Role Location: Throughout the borough of Bury

Ward: Bury East/Central (Elton, Moorside, Redvales), Bury North (Ramsbottom, North Manor, Tottington), Bury West (Radcliffe), Whitefield, Prestwich, Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

For each journey, a contribution is calculated at 55p per mile - payable to the driver on the day, to reimburse the cost of petrol and to support the costs of insuring and maintaining their vehicles.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Travel expenses, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: ID Check, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Driving (must have full licence)

Skills: UK Driving Licence

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