Location: VC Gallery, Britannia Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6PD
Why volunteer for this role?
This is a highly rewarding role meeting veterans and community members in the locality of South Pembrokeshire, collecting them from and returning them to their homes, to enable them to access the activities held at the VC Gallery and events in the locality.
Role Purpose:
You would be part of a supportive and dynamic team. We are looking for friendly and reliable people to drive veterans and members of the community between their home address and the VC Gallery, also enabling members of the community to access and enjoy opportunities and trips in their locality.
Responsible for:
Transporting VC Gallery members within the locality of South Pembrokeshire.
Main Duties:
The Minibus Driver will:
- Check in with the VC Gallery Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator, regarding who requires transport each day.
- Carry out and record simple daily vehicle safety checks. Report any minibus maintenance issues to the VC Gallery Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator, before driving the vehicle.
- Transport members of the VC Gallery safely and comfortably between their home address and the VC Gallery.
- Ensure that passengers board and disembark safely from the minibus. Please note – some passengers may be in a wheelchair or may have mobility issues – other volunteers would be available to assist.
- Support the wellbeing, dignity and safeguarding of all VC Gallery members, in line with VC Gallery Policy and Procedure.
- Advise the VC Gallery Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator, of any incidents and or accidents affecting passenger or driver safety. Complete appropriate paperwork where required.
- Any changes to your personal health or circumstances e.g. endorsements which may affect your driver’s licence or ability to drive, should be discussed directly with the VC Gallery Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator.
Person Specification:
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Lives close to, or in Pembroke Dock locality
- For purpose of insurance, aged over 30 years old.
Essential:
- Conscientious and adaptable, caring and empathetic, with a positive outlook.
- Calm, well organised and punctual.
- Full driving licence.
Desirable:
- MIDAS driver trained (training will be arranged)
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- First Aid, Manual Handling and dementia awareness (training can be arranged dependent upon the requirements of the role)
Minibus hours:
- Monday to Friday – variable hours between 10:30 – 16:30
- These hours are to enable members to access the VC Gallery between the open hours of 11:00 – 16:00
- Availability may be required ‘one-off’ trips and local opportunities.
Depending on your time availability, volunteer hours can be a role-share with other volunteers. There may be additional hours as our membership and service grow, that may include evenings and weekends.
The minibus will be located at VC Gallery, Britannia Road, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6PD
Please note that an Enhanced DBS for this role will be required.
Driving Licence Requirements: Please note a D1 is not required for this volunteer role. Licence requirements and any endorsements can be discussed with the volunteer coordinator.
If you are interested in this role, please contact us for a chat and explore how we could work together to make this great opportunity work for you.
Please note that a DBS for this role will be required.
To apply or for further information please contact the VC Gallery on 01646 685688
or Esther, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]