Transport Volunteer Driver and/or Chaperone
Hosted by: Salvation Army
Opportunity Description: Description: To transport victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to a place of safety. You may be the first person to show care and empathy to the victim on their journey to recovery.
Location: Journeys can be anywhere in England & Wales and will be split with other volunteers if over a certain distance or time period.
Accountable to: National Transport Coordinator
Background: The Salvation Army has delivered the UK Government’s contract to provide support for victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking since 2011. As part of the contract, The Salvation Army are required to provide a safe, effective & demand led Transport Service.
What you will do:
• Undertake transport journeys for victims as arranged by Transport Team
• Reply to notifications via smartphone app or text message to advise if you are available
• Complete and submit relevant paperwork
• Ensure that the vehicle used is clean, roadworthy and legal
• Share any concerns about the victim with the transport team or relevant agencies whilst adhering to GDPR
Location: Journeys can be anywhere in England & Wales and will be split with other volunteers if over a certain distance or time period.
Accountable to: National Transport Coordinator
Background: The Salvation Army has delivered the UK Government’s contract to provide support for victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking since 2011. As part of the contract, The Salvation Army are required to provide a safe, effective & demand led Transport Service.
What you will do:
• Undertake transport journeys for victims as arranged by Transport Team
• Reply to notifications via smartphone app or text message to advise if you are available
• Complete and submit relevant paperwork
• Ensure that the vehicle used is clean, roadworthy and legal
• Share any concerns about the victim with the transport team or relevant agencies whilst adhering to GDPR
Type of Activity: Driving
Areas of Interest: Victim Support
Skills: Practical, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: Skills / Experience needed:
• In sympathy with the general aims & values of The Salvation Army
• Sensitive interpersonal & communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where appropriate
• Understand the importance of confidentiality & be able to keep confidences
• Full driving license and access to a car (maximum 6 points on licence allowed)
• Good organisational skills
• We welcome applications from Husband & Wife / Families or teams of volunteers as all our volunteers travel in a pair
• In sympathy with the general aims & values of The Salvation Army
• Sensitive interpersonal & communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to raise concerns where appropriate
• Understand the importance of confidentiality & be able to keep confidences
• Full driving license and access to a car (maximum 6 points on licence allowed)
• Good organisational skills
• We welcome applications from Husband & Wife / Families or teams of volunteers as all our volunteers travel in a pair
Requirements: Will require a Criminal Record Check (DBS), Driving License, Own vehicle or have access to a vehicle
Suitable for: Outdoor, With Friends, Older People
Practical considerations:
Recruitment method: Application Form, Informal Discussion, Interviews, References
Expenses details: Any reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed
Any Age/Gender restrictions: 18 and over only