Dimensions Volunteering


Volunteer Driver


Location:
Worcester, Worcestershire, England 

 
Do you enjoy driving? 

 

Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community? 

 

We are looking for friendly drivers to join us! 

 

You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by helping them get to the activities and appointments that are important to them.   

 
Activities will include: 

  • Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law. 
  • Driving the cars owned by the people we support
  • Driving around the Worcester area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys 
  • Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Dimensions staff. 
  • Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support. 

  

We are looking for drivers who: 

  • Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience 
  • Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent) 
  • Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys 
  • Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff 
  • Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (times and days can be discussed) 

 

A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.  

 

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:

Dimensions provides support for around 3,500 people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK.

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:

  • Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
  • Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
  • Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at the manager's discretion
  • An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector

 

Want to apply for this role?

If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!