Young carers driver/chaperone volunteers needed - Carers Trust Solihull
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LOCATION

B91 1QY, Solihul Carers Centre, SOLIHULL

DATE/TIME

23 Aug 2023 – 29 Mar 2024, 12:15am – 11:59pm

ABOUT THIS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for Drivers/Chaperones to escort young carers (aged 5-18) to Peer Mentoring sessions. Collecting and dropping off from 2 points in North and South Solihull. Applicants will drive the organisational vehicle and will therefore need to adhere to CTS driving policies and procedures and have a clean driving licence for insurance purposes.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Applicants must :
Hold a Full Valid UK Drivers Licence.
Have held a driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
Be aged between 22-70 due to insurance policy
Points check on licence will be carried out.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

MUST BE FLEXIBLE, NEEDED TO BE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS SOLIHULL BOROUGH

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driving Licence
  • Will require criminal record check
  • Will require references
  • Must live or work locally

To apply directly please email Rommelyn Jones: rommelynjones@solihullcarers.org

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