Transport volunteer Driver &/or Chaperone
The Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Department
To transport & accompany victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety. You may be the first person to show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery.
Description: To transport victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety. You may be the first person to show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery. Location: Journeys can be anywhere in England & Wales and will be split with other volunteers if over a certain distance or time period. Accountable to: National Transport Coordinator Background: The Salvation Army has delivered the UK Government’s contract to provide support for victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking since 2011. As part of the contract, The Salvation Army are required to provide a safe, effective & demand led Transport Service. What you will do: • Undertake transport journeys for victims as arranged by Transport Team • Reply to notifications via smartphone app or text message to advise if you are available • Complete and submit relevant paperwork • Ensure that the vehicle used is clean, roadworthy and legal • Share any concerns about the victim with the transport team or relevant agencies whilst adhering to GDPR
Caring,Driving (must have full driving license),General & Helping
UK Driving Licence
Skills / Experience needed: • In sympathy with the general aims & values of The Salvation Army • Sensitive interpersonal & communication skills • Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where appropriate • Understand the importance of confidentiality & be able to keep confidences • Full driving license and access to a car (maximum 6 points on licence allowed) • Good organisational skills We welcome applications from Husband & Wife / Families or teams of volunteers as all our volunteers travel in a pair
What you will get from us: • Volunteer induction including ilearn courses (Safeguarding, Data Protection and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion) • Transport Volunteer Handbook • Ongoing support from the transport team • Pastoral support from our chaplaincy network • Opportunity to debrief after a journey with transport team or Divisional Volunteer Coordinator • We ensure the safety of our volunteers are at the forefront of all our journeys. All journeys will be risk assessed and the well-being of our volunteers will be checked throughout the journey
Commitment: • To complete all the required training before acceptance into the role • A commitment to complete one journey a month or 12 over a 12-month period
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