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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer Bus Driver

The purpose of the role of Volunteer Minibus Driver is to safely provide transport services to the local community to allow them to access East Kilbride Town Centre. You will drive our 9-seat minibus, equipped with accessibility lift for mobility equipment, on designated routes and/or to local events with the support of our Project Team.

The volunteer will:-


  • Follow a planned route within the East Kilbride Locality to the Town Centre to ensure a smooth and professional service.

  • Provide a bus service from community hub in the town centre to local events put on by our Project Teams.

  • Safely operate the accessibility lift and assist passengers appropriately onto the bus.

  • Assist passengers to board and disembark safely. Awareness of good vehicle maintenance, and reporting issues promptly to the office team.

  • Complete paperwork for each shift, including vehicle safety checks and mileage records.


Experience required

Driving, Good Listener,Hard Working,Organised,Patient,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,Team Player,Trustworthy,

Travel details

The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Yes
Across South Lanarkshire

Travel expenses

There should be no reason for driver volunteer should need use their on money but if so a monthly expense form can me submitted.

Dates

20 November 2024 - 19 February 2025

Support
Training details

As a volunteer driver you will be required to provide pass our drivers license checks before being asked to complete a route alongside our senior member of staff to ensure we are confident of your abilities. We will also provide a info session, required to be attended in person, where we will run through reporting accident policy and many other important policies as driver. You will also require MiDAS training which is specialist training for the operation of minibus and accessibility tail lifts. We will cover costs for any additional training.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction, Must have clean drivers license with D1 clean PVG.

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