Position Statement

Enhance quality of life and foster social connection by providing small-group transport and social support to socially isolated older people and individuals under 65 living with disability, chronic health conditions or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Provide door-to-door transport for participants. Volunteers must not enter participants' homes
  • Assist participants into and out of vehicles using minimal physical support
  • Safely store mobility aids in the vehicle
  • Ensure passenger comfort and safety
  • Drive safely and considerately
  • Provide an enjoyable outing
  • Collect and submit participant contributions to staff
  • Keep accurate travel records (reimbursed at 88c/km)
  • Complete reimbursement forms promptly
  • Report incidents to the Social Support Program team
  • Maintain clear boundaries with participants
  • Seek support from the Social Support Program team when required
  • Exercise duty of care at all times
  • Notify the team if you stop volunteering
  • Respect participant confidentiality and privacy
  • Comply with Doncare policies and Code of Conduct
  • Follow Public Health Orders (e.g. influenza vaccination)
  • Do not accept gifts except approved token items

Benefits of the Role

  • Be part of a friendly, inclusive team
  • Contribute to community wellbeing
  • Build new skills
  • Meet new people
  • Make new friends

Key Selection Criteria

Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

  • Valid Victorian Driver's Licence (for drivers)
  • Respect and empathy for older people
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Integrity, respect and confidentiality
  • Flexibility

If using a personal vehicle

  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Valid licence and good driving history
  • Pay any fines incurred
  • Advise team of any health issues affecting driving

Conditions of Engagement

  • Six-month probation period
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Provide referees
  • Complete volunteer training
  • Comply with OH&S requirements
  • Zero blood alcohol level during service
  • Follow organisational policies

All staff and volunteers must comply with Doncare's Code of Conduct and policies.

This position description may be reviewed as required.