Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire is an independent registered charity working to support families with children up to the age of 5. We are looking to recruit volunteer passenger assistants to help with the transportation of our families from their homes to designated activity venues including their return post completion of the relevant activity. The role itself contributes to achieving a positive impact for our families many of which will have little or no access to their own transportation. The main activity to date has been the transportation of our families to and from The Puddle Project on Monday mornings.
Main Responsibilities
The planning of the required route in conjunction with the Home-Start Administration Team
To have a fully charged mobile phone with Home-Start staff phone numbers
To have a copy of the pick-up and drop-off addresses (to be shredded after the event)
Warmly greeting families at their door and escorting them to the minibus
Assisting the families to enter and vacate the minibus ensuring that their safety and physical needs are met
Whilst at the activity, supporting Home-Start staff with the effective running of the group
To inform appropriate Home-Start staff in the case of emergency or delay in expected arrival time
To pass on any concerns to Home-Start staff regarding the welfare of the families
To undertake any training necessary for the role
Requirements for the role
An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken as part of the onboarding to become a volunteer
Two satisfactory references
A helpful, patient and caring attitude
What we can offer
Induction giving an understanding of the role that Home-Start plays in the lives of our families
The opportunity to take part in an initiative that makes a real difference to the lives of the families we support which is immensely beneficial for both the children and parents that we support
Home-Start will provide full, free training for this role. All volunteers complete our Volunteer Course of Preparation which is online learning, followed by a course of four face to face sessions.
Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire is committed to safer recruitment practise as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Any offer of a voluntary role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Job Type: Volunteer
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Warrington, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Volunteer Passenger Assistant