Plymouth Shopmobility
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Volunteer Drivers

 

Volunteer Drivers

Hours: 
Hours flexible as agreed - preferably one or two days (or half days) a week (Mon – Fri).


Requirements:
Active and reliable persons who possess a regularly maintained car, preferably with 4 doors, rear seat belts and an engine capacity above 1001cc.
Potential drivers should possess a clean driving licence and be able to obtain written confirmation from their Insurance Company that their policy remains valid when participating in the scheme.
We will also require two references plus one from your doctor.


Duties:
Carry passengers on pre-booked journeys for either medical or social purposes.
Give a steadying arm where necessary and help clients between their front door & the car.
Fold manual wheelchairs or frames for transportation if required.
Assist passengers with a reasonable amount of shopping if requested.
Deal with clients in a courteous and friendly manner.
Drivers are paid a mileage rate for journeys made on our behalf (to cover their costs) and are required to keep accurate records of mileage and journeys to complete monthly claim forms.
Drivers do not accept cash from passengers as clients are billed on a monthly basis for all journeys travelled.

Contact: Justine. Tel: 600633, e-mail, or call in at the Centre.

 

 

 

Contact us:

Plymouth Shopmobility and Community Transport
Mayflower East Car Park
Mayflower Street
Plymouth   PL1 1QJ

Tel: 01752 600633
Fax: 01752 229826
Text: 01752 229826
e-mail: plymshopmobilityct@googlemail.com

Last edited:- 14 April 2008

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