Community Driving [20642]

Galloway Community Transport

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.

Basic Information

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

Volunteer Commitment

Daily
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Weekdays, Weekend, Daytime, Evening
No

Accessibility and Inclusion

Yes
Physical
No
Yes
No gender restriction

Requirements

25
None
Yes

Training and Induction

Process and Logistics

Application form, Informal chat, Probation period
Public Liability, Personal Accident, Professional Indemnity
Yes
No