Volunteer Driver

About this opportunity

Our Country Care Link program offers no-cost transport to people from rural/regional Australia travelling to Sydney for medical care. Our volunteers pick up people from the Domestic airport, Central Station or a bus depot and transport them to and from appointments and/or accommodation in the Sydney metropolitan area. Return journeys can also be requested.

Skills:

• high level of commitment and effective time management skills
• customer service
• ability to interact with clients, their families and/or carers in a sensitive, non-judgmental way is paramount.

Requirements:

• current NSW Driver’s License
• access to a registered and insured vehicle which is clean and roadworthy
• Police Check.
• evidence of Covid –19 vaccination certificate
• wear a mask for the full duration of the trip

Shifts:

• from early morning to evening, Monday to Friday

Other Information:

• Reimbursement for kilometres travelled between pick up and drop off points is available.

Operating for 30 years, Open Support is a community service organisation committed to providing volunteer assistance to families in need across NSW. If you would like to join our Country Care Link team and provide vital transport to people needing health care in Sydney, we would love to hear from you!

Additional requirements

Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate ^*. Working with Children Check ^*.

Time Required

Drives take place Monday to Friday and generally between the hours of 7am – 6pm. Availability depends on the individual. Pick and choose days and times that suit you.

Suitable for

• Skilled Volunteers
• Travelling Volunteers

Type of work

• Driving & Transportation

Training

All training provided

Reimbursement

Km's reimbursed