Volunteer Driver - Lancaster, Morecambe & South Cumbria

Location: Volunteer Driver - Lancaster, Morecambe & South CumbriaClosing date: 30 June 2026Salary: We will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket travel expensesRainbow TrustYour Role May IncludeProviding transport for families to and from home or hospital appointments, according to their specific needs Providing transport to enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groupsTransporting siblings to and from trips or activities at school or with other providers, as and when requiredTransporting to / from Hospice’sWhat We’re Looking ForA confident, calm and patient driverExperience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgroundsExperience of interacting with children and young peopleAn ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstancesNon-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humourA commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentialityA full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years, and use of your own vehicle is required for this roleAll ages from 21 onwards are welcomeYour CommitmentMost of our drivers support us flexibly on a weekly, bi- weekly or monthly basis, depending on the needs of the family.Times can vary between 8am - 6pm, Monday – Friday, depending onappointment times, but there is flexibility depending on the needs of the family and your availabilityTo enable you to get the most out of your volunteer role, we are looking for volunteers who are available for the next 12 monthsTraining and SupportA dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your workYou will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with usTraining will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPRFurther modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledgeAll care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessionsWhy choose Rainbow Trust?We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young peopleProfessional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledgeThe enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we supportA calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ WeekWe will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket travel expensesReady to apply?Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with usSelection ProcessEnrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.