Volunteer Drivers

Looking to shift gears and try something new? We need volunteer drivers to support our clients

We need motivated, self-driven and passionate individuals to work with our client group and support them on their way to recovery.

The SHARP programme is a community based rehabilitation service, for individuals wit alcohol and drug addictions. Clients attend the service daily for abstinence-based interpersonal group therapy.

There are 2 centres, one in Wickford and one in Braintree, The role of a volunteer driver involves using their own vehicle properly insured, to carry one or more clients to and from SHARP programme and their home address,

The routes are variable depending on where clients live and the administrator at either site will agree routes with each volunteer to ensure the most effective cost saving for the service.

Each volunteer can choose when to work and how often to undertake journeys to suit their own personal situation.

The service will refund car mileage at a rate of 45p per mile for journeys that begin and end at their home address.

What will you be doing:

Arriving to collect and return clients in a timely fashion to ensure the client is punctual to the programme

Driving carefully and within the highway code to ensure safety of self,clients and other road users

Ensure the vehicle used meets all relevant legal and safety standards and is properly insured for the carriage of passengers in a business context

A full induction into the team will be provided, including placement specific policies and procedures. Training will be given.

Are you interested in helping out? Get in touch with us!

Skills

A clean relevant driving licence

An awareness of health &Safety issues and how to respond to any concerns during a trip

Knowledge of local roads and geography to minimise journey times

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Able to work with the minimal of supervision

Reliable and Flexible

Good communication Skills

An ability to maintain confidentiality

Able to understand and maintain professional boundaries