Volunteer Minibus Escort

Volunteer Minibus Escort

Posted for Thrive

Posted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire website to express your interest.

General Purpose of the Role

• To support the minibus Driver as an escort when collecting and taking home Thrive's clients from Basingstoke Railway Station. 

NB: this is not a driving role and is open to people who do not hold a driving licence

Some of the tasks you may be involved in are:

• Supervise clients boarding and disembarking the bus (no lifting required)
• Ensuring seat belts are worn by all passengers
• Ensuring baggage is secured before journeys commence
• Become familiar with routes to assist the driver
• General supervision of clients whilst travelling
• Assist the driver and passengers in the event of an emergency.

What skills do I need?

• A helpful, sensitive and perceptive disposition.
• Flexible approach with an ability to work under own initiative and a part of a team.
• Awareness or experience of, working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to grasp and convey information clearly.
• A sense of humour 
• Willing to provide support as required.

There are other general responsibilities and expectations set out in the Volunteer Agreement which you will need to sign before starting work with us.