Supportive Transport Driver

• Positive Help

• VO100844

The Supportive Transport Service is a key part of what we offer. It provides transportation to individuals living with or affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C, helping them meet medical, social care, and daily needs. This might include transport to medical appointments, community activities, or essential errands like grocery shopping. Many Service Users face barriers to traveling independently due to factors such as limited mobility, social anxiety, or financial constraints.
In addition to transportation, our drivers often provide a supportive presence by listening or helping individuals reflect on information shared during appointments. Many service users emphasise that this service enables them to attend vital medical appointments that they might otherwise miss. Our drivers contribute much more than just transportation - they play an important role in supporting overall wellbeing.
You do not need your own vehicle to apply for this role, but you must hold a full driving license with a good safety record.

Experience required

• Personal qualities: Empathy, patience, reliability, and a caring, non-judgmental attitude.
• Skills: Good listening, timekeeping, and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to values: Upholding Service Users’ confidentiality and maintaining boundaries.

Travel details

Volunteers can meet a Service User in a community location, or at the Service User’s home. The type of travel used can be chosen by the volunteer and will be reimbursed by Positive Help.

Travel expenses

We fully reimburse travel, activity, and other reasonable expenses. We cover all driving expenses, and our mileage rate is 45p per mile. Expenses are paid weekly if submitted by volunteers by Thursday.

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Support

Training details

We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to build valuable, transferable skills. Training includes Understanding HIV and Hep C, Stigma, Boundaries, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Safeguarding, and First Aid. We provide ongoing post-session support, guided peer-support, and one-to-one support meetings.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

4 hours fortnightly for 6 months

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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