Community Cars Driver

Volunteers make themselves and their private vehicles(s) available to assist members of their local community to get to shops, services, social activities and appointments. 

You specify what you are prepared to do and when e.g.: 'I am available any day between 9am and 7pm' or 'I'm available on Wednesday between 10am and 1pm'. 

Your passengers may be neighbours who have no private transport and have great difficulty using public transport. They may be lonely, isolated, and possible dealing with multiple long term health conditions. They may also have few friends who can assist them. 

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Passengers contribute 0.45p per mile to the driver for the miles that they are in the vehicle. Preston Community Transport provides the same for non passenger 'positioning' miles on receipt of a claim. Phone Calls, stamps and other reasonable expenses will also be covered (For example Parking charges) 

Preston Community Transport also provide insurance on top of liability insurance to cover volunteers insurance excess and loss of no claims bonus (up to £250) in case of a claim when operating a recorded trip. 

What skills do I need?

Aged between 25- 80 with a full clean UK driving license. (If over 80, a medical certificate is required which we can discuss) 

Volunteers will need patience, understanding and to have a warm and welcoming personality. 

Whilst there is no specialist transport involved (i.e, no-one is transported who needs specialist equipment or care) drivers should be prepared to help with shopping bags, put wheelchairs, or mobility aids within the boot and provide an assisting arm should this be needed. 

An awareness of safeguarding, would be a bonus. 

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

At least two hours per week, majority are during the week requests however weekend requests do come through.

Where does this role take place?