Volunteer Driver at Oxted & District Link Association (Link) : Volunteering

Do you live around the RH8 postcode and have a few hours to spare driving for a 'Good Neighbour' organisation. No fixed time commitment or fundraising. It fits in and around your schedule - you can drive as much or as little as you choose.

LINK is an independent charity founded in 1974 providing assistance to the community within the RH8 postcode. We offer transport to medical appointments for local residents without their own transport. There is no charge for this service but instead LINK relies on donations, from those it helps, to cover operating costs.

Our drivers enjoy meeting different clients and hearing their life stories whilst transporting them get to essential medical care. It is a very satisfying and hugely appreciated service.

Drivers will be required to complete a DBS check.

What skills do I need?

Reliable and helpful.

Clean driving license.

Use of own car.

Fully comprehensive car insurance which covers volunteer driving.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Link will drive a client to a medical appointment om any day of the week if there is a volunteer willing to take them. Each driver chooses their own availability without and fixed commitment.

Register your interest

Ideal for people interested in
Disability
Health and Hospices
Older People

Ideal for people who like
Driving

Details
Accessibility
Age restrictions
Age 21-80 at time of recruitment
DBS check required
Enhanced DBS required. No cost to volunteer.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Mileage allowance and car parking fees paid.
Health and Safety Policy
Yes, Link has a Volunteer Driver’s Role & Duties and a Volunteers Risk Assessment & Safeguarding documents.
Ongoing support
Training provided
Induction meeting with driver recruitment officer explain the procedures and policies.
Volunteer induction
Induction meeting with driver recruitment officer explain the procedures and policies.
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Drivers must have their own fully comprehensive car insurance policy and check it includes volunteer driving. Most do. Link also has its own general insurance cover.
Written role description

Application Process
Application Form
Informal Discussion
References