Volunteering Opportunity: Volunteer Drivers for Community Car Scheme with Community Alliance Broxbourne & East Herts

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

The Community Car Scheme for Hertford, Ware, Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford and surrounding villages offers affordable transport to disabled or elderly community members who cannot access public transport or any other means of transportation. The Scheme relies entirely on the support of voluntary drivers using their own vehicles in their spare time. The client pays the driver directly, after the journey. Journeys can be arranged Monday to Sunday but weekend trips may be limited due to availability of volunteer drivers. Trips can include health related appointments (no emergencies) such as: Doctor/dentist appointments Hospital visits Outpatients Opticians Chiropodists As well as appointments for social purposes and everyday needs such as: Visiting friends and relatives Church visits Shopping Day centres & clubs Outings Cultural activities (e.g. theatre etc.) All drivers are DBS checked and should be friendly, reliable as well as passionate about what we do

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: East Herts

Location: Outdoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Casual or Intermittent, One Off

Practical Considerations: Details of each trip will be given to volunteer as appropriate.

Requirements: Own vehicle or access to a vehicle, Driving licence

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Driving & Transportation, Physical Disabilities

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Safe driver, own a car, clean driving licence, friendly and reliable. Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB check) will be carried out at the expense of the CVS. Can be a flexible position.