Community Transport Driver
About the Community Transport Program
Launched in 2018, Flying Doctor Community Transport provides eligible clients with free transport from home to health appointments and funded Social Support Groups.
It is a volunteer-led program that relies on the generosity of local volunteer drivers.
The service currently operates in Heathcote, Rochester, Warracknabeal, Numurkah, Cobram, St Arnaud, Lakes Entrance, Sale, Foster and Robinvale.
Why the Flying Doctor offers this service.
Accessing health care and maintaining social connections can be challenging for residents of rural areas who are unable to drive or have limited transport options.
Find out more about the real impact this service has on Victorian communities and read the Flying Doctor Community Transport client stories here.
What does a typical shift look like?
Picture this: It's your first solo shift with the Community Transport program.
You wear your RFDS Victoria uniform and name badge and arrive at the office. You collect a maintained, insured and RFDS Victoria branded vehicle. You also pick up a phone with custom-built software to provide the details of your jobs for the day.
After catching up with some fellow volunteers over a coffee, you leave the office and drive to your first client. The rest of your day could take you anywhere! You might find yourself chatting with fellow locals, making new friends or even catching up with old ones.
Our Volunteers help people to stay connected to the services and support they need to keep well and have fun doing it!
What is the time commitment?
Our volunteer drivers have the flexibility to choose when and where they are available to drive. We work with you around your personal commitments while maintaining the satisfaction of volunteering in the community.
Some volunteers prefer to drive weekly, others multiple times a week, once a fortnight or once a month. We can’t operate our service without Volunteers, and we want to make the volunteer experience fit your lifestyle.
What we look for in a volunteer team member
RFDS Victoria takes our duty of care to our volunteers, staff and clients seriously. Our selection process is intended to ensure the Volunteer Driver role is right for you.
Role eligibility requirements
- Full Driver History Check
- Current Flu Vaccination
- Medical Capacity Statement (from your GP)
- National Police Check
- Working with Childrens Check
- Provide two references.
Training
- One-day in-person induction to RFDS Victoria
- Short online training module
- Level 2 First Aid
- Half-day of driver training to familiarise you with our fleet of vehicles.
- RFDS will cover the cost of all required checks and training.
The process of becoming a volunteer driver will take about 9-12 weeks.
How to Apply
Download the position description to see all the role requirements and then click through to MyImpactPage.com to fill in an online application.
One of our Team members will be in touch to discuss your application.
