Community Transport Volunteer
St John Ambulance Community TransportVolunteer opportunities are available to Community Transport Volunteers that can include working in a hospital or clinical environment upon successful completion of probationary pre requisites and training. All training is provided by St John Ambulance WA.
Main role requirements
- Report daily to Busselton base to collect necessary equipment and/or vehicle for transport duties
- Transport passengers to and from appointments, providing some assistance with mobility if necessary details of the job to be provided by Volunteer Co-ordinator
- Transfer passenger belongings as required (wheelchair, personal belongings)
- Complete relevant paperwork if required
- Be willing to help, reassure and provide companionship to passengers as required
Skills and qualifications required
- You must obtain your Provide First Aid Certificate and Level 1 & Level 1.5 qualification or St John equivalent all provided free of charge from St John
- Hold a current unrestricted C Class (or higher) drivers licence
- Happy to work with people who potentially have communication barriers or disabilities
- Happy to work with elderly people or those with decreased mobility
- Have the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Have a professional attitude and excellent communication skills
- Have a friendly demeanour as well as a strong desire to help others
- Be physically able to stow equipment
- Show a genuine desire to help people in the community
Skills you will develop
- First Aid Skills
- Confidence
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Training available
- Provide First Aid Certificate
- Level 1 & Level 1.5 St John Ambulance qualification
- Continual Education Program
- Hospital Induction (if required)