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Title

Volunteer drivers

Organisation

The Voluntary Car Scheme - Lichfield and Cannock Chase areas

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What you will be doing

Volunteer drivers are required to use their own cars to take people to health related appointments. A mileage rate for fuel is paid to the driver at 45p per mile. The role is very flexible and the number of journeys undertaken is variable depending on the drivers availability. Drivers will be required to undertake a DBS check

Activities

Driving (must have full driving license)

Skills & Attributes

UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

What is in it for you

Volunteer drivers enjoy supporting the local community. Drivers enjoy the company of the clients during the journey. Clients feel supported and less isolated

Time Commitment

Variable depending on the availability and wishes of the driver of the driver

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jan Matthews

Role Address

Voluntary Car Scheme c/o Beacon Community Church 7d Bridge Cross Road Burntwood

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Ws7 2BU

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

The Voluntary Car Scheme still uses Covid guidelines - masks, washing hands, hand sanitisation, ventilation,

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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