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Volunteer Driver

Rainbow Trust

Your role may include: Providing transport for families to and from home or hospital appointments, according to their specific needs Providing transport to enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groups Transporting siblings to and from trips or activities at school or with other providers, as and when required

Detailed Description

As a Volunteer Driver, you will help to give additional support to the families we work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport, enabling them to travel safely to healthcare appointments, school and to other activities. Your role may include: Providing transport for families to and from home or hospital appointments, according to their specific needs Providing transport to enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groups Transporting siblings to and from trips or activities at school or with other providers, as and when required

Activities you will be doing

Driving (must have full driving license)

What skills are required for this role

UK Driving Licence

Why these skills are required

A confident, calm and patient driver Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Experience of interacting with children and young people An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour A commitment to following our policies A full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years, an and use of your own vehicle is required for this role All ages from 21 onwards are welcome.

What is in it for you

Why choose Rainbow Trust? We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses

Time Commitment

Your commitment: We ask that you are available to volunteer regularly. Most of our drivers support us flexibly on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on family need Times can vary between 8am - 6pm, Monday – Friday, depending on appointment times, but there is flexibility depending on the needs of the family and your availability To enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available for the next 12 months

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Somewhere along the London Marathon 2025 route-exact location TBA

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Application Process
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Suitable For
18 and over
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