We have two difference types of driving roles available at Galloway Community Transport. The first is driving our own buses for various member hires, charitable work, and helping to support other local charities and organisations with their transport needs. A MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certificate is required and we can provide this training. A D1 licence is required for our heavier buses, but not for our lightweight buses / electric car.
The second type of driving is volunteering for our patient transport services. This is using the volunteer’s own vehicle, and mileage and subsistence is reimbursed. In both cases, PVG clearance is required and we provide this at no cost to the volunteer.
Both roles are hugely rewarding and provide much needed support to the more vulnerable members of our community.
Community Driving [20642]
Galloway Community Transport
No
Driving / Accompanying
Physical health benefits: developing a healthy lifestyle and improving self-rated health, Social benefits: improving companionship, tackling social isolation, and increasing social capital, Mental well-being: improving confidence, purpose, and life satisfaction, Instrumental benefits – developing new skills and knowledge, gaining awards and qualifications, increasing employability
Daily
Weekdays, Weekend, Daytime, Evening
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Yes
Physical
No
Fluent
Yes
Yes
25
None
No gender restriction
No
D1 for some vehicles and MiDAS certification
For buses experience with driving larger vehicles is beneficial but not essential.
Following MiDAS certification, vehicle familiarisation will be offered at times to suit, and general induction to other administrative processes
MiDAS certification is an online course of 5 modules, about 1 hour per module, followed by 2 hours of practical assessment.
6 hours
In-person
Yes
Application form, Informal chat, Probation period
Public Liability, Personal Accident, Professional Indemnity
Yes
No
