Volunteer Driver

The purpose of the role

To provide transport for visually impaired service users to and from the home to various locations including club meetings and some sight-related hospital appointments. The meetings are held on the the third Friday afternoon of the month.

Benefits

• Fuel costs are reimbursed by the charity
• One day vision awareness training
• On-going support from our Brighton and Hove area Coordinator.
  
  

Practical Considerations

• Volunteers should ensure passengers are collected in good time, driven safely and comfortably to their destination and returned home (as required)
• Ensure passengers are as comfortable as possible by helping clients from their front door to the car and offer assistance in getting into and out of the car
• Passengers should be escorted into their destination venue and someone should be made aware that they have arrived, before you leave
• Drivers should be willing to place aids and equipment into the car safely on behalf of passengers
• Cars should be clean, tidy and uncluttered
• Drivers must keep an accurate record of all trips made for claiming fuel reimbursement.

Skills

• An empathetic approach to the needs of visually impaired people
• Punctual and reliable
• An ability to maintain confidentiality
• A willingness to help 
  
• Use of a car and a full UK driving licence
• Valid MOT certificate and road tax
• Good overall health.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

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