Volunteer Driver
• Assist Myrtle Cottage to pick up and drop off members to and from our premises and during outings. • Assist Transport Coordinator to run daily errands such as Station pickup/drop and shopping. • Retain appropriate level of vehicle licence required. • Abide by the Road Transport Act 2013 which covers driving regulations and offences and you are responsible for any fines received whilst driving. • Abide by NSW Government Passengers Transport Regulation 2017 and not carry additional members exceeding the vehicles legal carrying capacity. • Follow directions provided on the Transport Run Sheet and seek clarification where required. • Drivers are to refer all changes to transport runs etc pickup order, use of hoist, members requests to the Transport Coordinator. • Drivers are not to divert from the usual run without approval from the Transport Coordinator. • Welcome members by assisting them to and from the vehicles including the operation of wheelchair hoist. • Secure wheelchair restraint systems consistent with operational guidelines. • Ensure loose items such as walkers/wheelchairs/trolleys are secured with appropriate restraints available in vehicle. • Where necessary ensure that a Bus Assistant is in attendance before departing for transport runs or outings. (The bus assistant’s role is to assist Bus Driver by helping members onto and off the vehicle in a safe manner during transportation) • Follow Myrtle Cottage Group Policies and Procedures.
