14 Mar 2017

Needed: Volunteer drivers in Manchester Central postcodes

We are looking for volunteers who live in **Manchester (City) and M postcodes**

M8 – Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill
M9 – Harpurhey, Blackley
M11 – Clayton, Openshaw, Beswick
M12 & M13 – Ardwick, Longsight, Chorlton-on-Medlock
M14 – Fallowfield, Moss Side, Ladybarn, Rusholme, Victoria Park
M15 – Hulme, Manchester Science Park
M16 – Whalley Range, Moss Side
M18 – Abbey Hey, Gorton
M19 – Levenshulme, Burnage,
M20 – Didsbury, Withington
M21 – Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Barlow Moor
M22 – Wythenshawe, Northenden, Sharston Industrial Area
M23 – Baguley, Brooklands, Roundthorn Industrial Estate
M40 – Collyhurst, Miles Platting, Moston, New Moston, Newton Heath

Many of our volunteers are retired men and women looking for a way to give back to their local community.

If that sounds like you – give us a call for an informal chat, we’re a friendly bunch!   0161 443 4122 or drop us an e-mail : to@transportforsickchildren.org

This is a hugely rewarding and challenging role – you have nothing to lose and lots of satisfaction to gain!

You can also apply directly using our volunteer driver application form our website: http://transportforsickchildren.org/volunteers/volunteer-driver-application-form/

MORE INFORMATION:

Transport for Sick Children’s sole mission is to relieve the health needs of children by the voluntary provision of transport to and from hospitals, clinics and outpatient departments for children and their carers who live in and around Greater Manchester. The total health needs of the child are our first consideration. The service is available to any children and their carers who are referred by a health, education or social services professional.

The charity office is based in Reddish, Stockport and we operate all over Greater Manchester, from Wigan to Oldham, Bolton to Trafford – we cover it!

We need caring and patient volunteers living in Manchester (City) with their own cars who are able to transport sick and disabled children to medical appointments – this is a long term opportunity.

Requirements:
You must be 21 years and over.
Hold a full driving licence for at least 3 years and be a confident driver.
We need a commitment of around 6 hours per week but this is flexible.
The recruitment process takes around 4 weeks and an enhanced DBS check is required – free for volunteers.

Practical Considerations:
You will need to be a confident driver with an interest in improving children’s health outcomes.
This opportunity isn’t suitable for those seeking employment as it is a long term commitment.
We reimburse at £0.41p per mile from your home address and try to give as much notice as possible – you decide what you want to do and what you don’t.
There is some waiting involved at hospitals – we will cover all hospital parking costs if they are incurred.
Child car seats are provided.