Drivers for our Social Support Program
Your Community HealthThe Social Support Programs Volunteer Drivers consists of safely transporting Your Community Health clients/ group members to groups/programs and/or on approved social outings in Your Community Health vehicles (including cars, 12 seat buses & occasionally – and only if appropriately licensed – the 17 seat bus), as requested by the SSP Team Leader or the Volunteer Coordinator. Key responsibilities include; • Complete driver induction training, provided by Social Support Group Leader • Collecting and returning the appropriate vehicle key from the Social Support Office • Assisting client on to the vehicle and ensuring seat belt is fastened. • Where applicable, walking frames to be secured inside vehicle. • Refueling at selected petrol stations using the YCH petrol card provided (& including supplying the odometer reading to the attendant), recording mileage and communicating any other relevant information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. • Volunteer Drivers must also supply a current Australian driver’s licence, including any special licenses annually - Most vehicles are manual transmission. • They must also satisfactorily complete a Fitness to Drive check as part of their recruitment process, and must supply one annually at the start of each year thereafter. • Volunteer Drivers are required to notify YCH as soon as possible after a license is lost, suspended or limited in any way. • Hours required – 9.00am - 10.30am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm once a week or if driving for an outing, usually required between 9.30am up to 4.00 pm. . Light ridge licence - desirable.