Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers provide a door-to-door car service for local residents to medical appointments including hospitals, surgeries and dentists.
People who use the service are likely to be adults who cannot use other forms of transport. This might be due to impaired mobility, frailty or disability. It may also be because there is simply no other form of transport available at the right time.The MVD rely on a dedicated team of drivers, and coordinators who arrange the journeys. This is a worthwhile and rewarding opportunity to volunteer in your community.
Can you offer a few hours a week? The Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers are looking for both friendly, empathetic drivers and coordinators who want to make a real difference in their community.
The MVD have a duty of care to those people who use the service, therefore there is a formal application process.
All of the volunteers need to show empathy and sensitivity and understand that the information that they handle is confidential.
• Drivers must hold a valid driving licence and be fit and well. Your car must have comprehensive insurance, a current MOT where appropriate, and be suitable for carrying passengers. You need to be confident in using email. Mileage expenses are paid for all journeys.
• Coordinators need to be confident in speaking to people on the telephone and using a computer. Training will be given in using the MVD booking system.
How to apply
1. Complete a registration form. This can be done online on the website www.milfordonseacharitabletrust.com or printed off and returned. - or a paper copy can be provided, please contact:
2. Two referees are requested who are not family members.
3. A DBS check is required to be undertaken for all prospective drivers.
4. Once all the checks have been completed, prospective drivers take the Hampshire County Council Driver Assessment. This is paid for by the MVD (Milford on Sea Volunteer Drivers).
All applications gratefully received!
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The Milford Volunteer Drivers (MVD) are part of:
Milford on Sea Charitable Trust
Charity Commission (1172750)
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