To help disabled children access the world and give parents a much needed break at the same time.
To provide transport to our groups and activities for children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disability), ensuring that a lack of travel options is not a barrier to their attendance.
Providing transport for children, from their homes to our base in Spennymoor and back again. (Children live across County Durham).
There may also be occasion when children are joining a group in one of our other venues (Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Bearpark, Langley Park), however the majority of journeys will be to/from Spennymoor.
Children will be accompanied by their support worker.
Owner-driver
Have held a full clean driving licence for at least 1 year.
Transporting children from their homes across County Durham (mostly south of the county) to our base in Spennymoor (for the most part) and occasionally other venues.
Mostly weekends, but could be evenings and holidays too.
See volunteer benefits.
Volunteers will be able to access the training we offer staff, such as Safeguarding, Prevent, Oliver McGowan Tier 1
We will organise a DBS check for you.
We will pay to upgrade your car insurance to cover the volunteer work.
Mileage will be paid at 55p per mile, starting and finishing at your home.
You will be part of the team and welcome to attend our staff wellbeing and celebration events.
The position is subject to safe recruitment checks, including references and clear DBS.
We will also check that your car is taxed and has a current MOT and will require a copy of your insurance document.
