The Role Our team based in Manly, offer a number of services including group outings and activities for our residents. To maintain these essential services, we require the support of volunteers, and are currently looking for Volunteer Bus Drivers to support our staff with the transporting of residents to and from social outings or appointments.

Skills & Qualities

• A current open Qld Drivers Licence, with a clean driving history
• Licence must be relevant to the vehicle being driven (passenger vehicle)
• A genuine interest in people and making a difference in their lives
• A friendly personality and good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop rapport and interact positively with residents
• Understand and respect confidentiality and privacy of clients and Anglicare
• Maintain professional boundaries and work within the policies and procedures of Anglicare
• Work with limited supervision and be able to take direction when required
• Reliable, flexible and motivated to make a difference
• Respect, care and courtesy towards others

Mandatory Requirements

• Volunteer Mandatory Training – must complete prior to commencing your first volunteer shift
• Department of Health’s COVID-19 training modules – must complete prior to commencing
• National Police Certificate – undergo a national police check and we will coordinate and pay for this on your behalf
• Current Flu Vaccination – must provide evidence of current 2020 flu vaccination from your GP or vaccination provider

Other Expectations

• Availability – one shift (4 hours) per week between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis
• Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries– this is critical to us and you will need to sign a Statement of Agreement
• Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can verify your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader, Doctor or other Professional)

Group interviews will be held Tuesday 9 March 2021 . We will be in contact with you soon regarding the next steps and confirm group interview dates, times and locations.

For further information, please contact Volunteer Services on 3028-4611.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforces and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.