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Volunteer Minibus Driver

  • VO92111

Description

To help children access Vogrie OELC (an innovative outdoor nursery for pre-school children) we are looking for minibus drivers. During the school term, between 8 - 9 am and 3 - 4pm Monday to Thursday.
To help children access Vogrie OELC we are looking for volunteer minibus drivers. The minibus has capacity for up to 16 passengers.
We would love to hear from volunteers who:
• Have Category D1 driving licence
• Are medically fit to drive
• Have a current MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certificate or be willing to undertake the relevant training
We need drivers, during the school term, between 8 - 9 am and 3 - 4pm Monday to Thursday. It would be wonderful if volunteers could do two or more of these time slots per week.
We also offer volunteering opportunities in the setting to develop the service; woodworking, nature and the environment, conservation, birds and wildlife, bush-craft, outdoor and natural art, knitting, building, outdoor learning, fishing, gardening, and anything else you can think of!
Volunteers will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme.

Availability

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Four hours a day

Restrictions

Experience required: Volunteers must be able to drive a minibus. The children will always be supported by an early years worker, however enthusiasm for working with young children would be wonderful.
Travel details: No public transport available. Car parking available.
Minimum age: 21

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We pay travel costs to and from Vogrie Park. The volunteer will submit a travel expense form monthly.
Training details: Volunteers can take part in team training and development at Vogrie OELC. MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certificate training would be provided for volunteers able to commit for an agreed length of time
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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