Volunteer Driver (St Mellons)

Volunteer Driver (St Mellons) 

Location: St Mellons, Cardiff, Wales 

Do you enjoy driving? 

Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community? 

We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!

You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by driving to places they enjoy and appointments that are important.

Activities will include:

• Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
• Driving your own car or house vehicles
• Driving around the St Mellon’s area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys
• Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Dimensions staff.
• Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.

We are looking for drivers who: 

• Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience
• Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent)
• Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys
• Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff
• Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (every other weekend, times to be agreed)

A DBS check and two-character references will be required for this role.

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer: 

Dimensions provide support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across the UK.

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:

• Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
• Free membership to an online shopping discount scheme
• Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
• Travel expenses may be reimbursed as agreed
• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector

Want to apply for this role? 

If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!

• Contact Volunteering on 0300 303 9162 or volunteering@dimensions-uk.org for more details.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.