The Role

Our team, based in Southport, offer a number of services including group outings and activities for our residents. To maintain these essential services, we require the support of volunteers, and are currently looking for a Volunteer Driver to support our staff with the transporting of residents to and from social outings on Thursdays and Fridays.

You will be driving a 8 seater vehicle which can be done on a standard car licence.

Skills & Qualities

• A current Qld Drivers Licence, with a clean driving history
• A genuine interest in people and making a difference in their lives
• A friendly personality and good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop rapport and interact positively with clients
• Understand and respect confidentiality and privacy of clients and Anglicare
• Maintain professional boundaries and work within the policies and procedures of Anglicare
• Work with limited supervision and be able to take direction when required
• Reliable, flexible and motivated to make a difference
• Respect, care and courtesy towards others

Expectations

• Volunteer Training – this mandatory training must be completed prior to starting first volunteer shift (paper-based and face to face training modules).
• Availability – at least one shift (4 hours) per week between 8am and 3pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
• Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis.
• Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries– this is critical to us and you will need to sign a Statement of Agreement.
• Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can verify your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader, Doctor or other Professional).
• National Police Certificate – undergo a national police check and we will coordinate and pay for this to be processed
• Provide Covid 19 vaccination evidence (atleast 2 shots)