Drive change and support people in your community get where they need to go.
Become a Community Transport Volunteer.
As a Community Transport Volunteer, you’ll help people get where they need to go - medical appointments, social outings, and vital connections that keep them thriving.
It’s more than a ride. It’s independence. It’s dignity. It’s community.
- Flexible schedule - Volunteer at a time that works for you
- Community focused - Volunteer in your local area
- Drive options - use our cars, or you can use yours (reimbursement provided).
Ready to make a difference – sign up now.
For more information contact us on volunteers@bhn.org.au
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Current opportunities
Individual driver
Individual Driver volunteers use our vehicle, or their own, to transport individuals to and from specialist appointments.
Volunteers are not required to attend appointments with clients, they will at times be required to assist clients in and out of the car.
All drivers need to hold a full licence. This role offers flexibility where volunteer drivers can choose the day and the time they are available to volunteer.
Minibus driver
Minibus Driver volunteers use one of our minibuses to pick up local residents from their homes and bring them to a social support group onsite at our Bentleigh East Campus, and back home again in the afternoon.
The minibus can be driven on a standard licence. All drivers are accompanied by a Jockey (co-pilot) who will assist with navigation and help clients in and out of the bus. There are 2 shifts a day (volunteers can choose one or both), the times for this role are set and are subject to availability.
Monday - 8:30am - 10.00am and 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday - 8:30am - 10.00am and 2:30-4:00pm
Thursday - 8:30am - 10.00am and 2:30-4:00pm
Wednesday shifts may be available in the near future.
Bus Jockey
The role of the Jockey is to assist the minibus driver with navigation, when required, help our clients in and out of the bus, doing up seatbelts, and making the clients feel comfortable when boarding etc. There is no driving involved with the Jockey role.
There are 2 shifts a day (volunteers can choose one or both), the times for this role are set and are subject to availability.
Monday - 8:30am - 10.00am and 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday - 8:30am - 10.00am and 2:30-4:00pm
Thursday - 8:30am - 10.00am and 2:30-4:00pm
Wednesday shifts may be available in the near future.
