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Lutterworth LE17 4DY

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Lutterworth Community Transport always welcomes applications to become a registered driver with our team.

Our service is considered to be essential by many of our clients, and we contribute massively to their quality of life. However, without volunteers, we cannot operate. Our volunteers give up their time, energy and skills to benefit their community with their efforts having an immediate impact on every client they transport. There are roles for every individual regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs, disability, mental and physical health or religion. As we deal with vulnerable people a DBS check is required for us to be able to carry out a thorough risk assessment. The cost of this will be paid by Lutterworth Community Transport.

Roles available

Minibus Driver.

To drive one of our minibuses you must have held a full car driving licence for at least two years and not be currently disqualified from driving. As our drivers are volunteers and our vehicles satisfy certain criteria, they are exempt from needing a D1 classification on their licence. However, we recognise the need to ensure that all of our drivers are fit to drive and that they do so to a reasonable standard. We therefore offer all of our drivers free training to the nationally recognised MIDAS scheme.

Passenger Assistant

As an assistant you help organise the route, collect clients from their addresses and make sure that they embark safely on the minibus. At the destination you will be the main point of contact for customers and ensure that they are collected on time.

Social Car driver

Volunteers use their own car to collect clients from their home and take them where they need to go. There is also an option to use our wheelchair accessible vehicle for any of these trips rather than your own vehicle, although priority will be given to users who need the wheelchair facility. If you use your own car, your mileage expenses will be paid at the current rate of 45p per mile. You will need to inform your insurance company that you intend to use your car in this way, but there is normally no charge for this.

Office assistant

We always need help with the administration of the scheme so if you have administration skills, or want to learn some, you will be more than welcome to join our team.

Trustees

We are overseen by a board of trustees who are also volunteers. They perform a variety of roles and meet regularly to guide the strategy of the organisation. Typically a Trustee may have experience in areas such as HR, Finance, Health and Safety or Project Management, but the most important gift they can give is their time and enthusiasm.

If you are interested in any of the above please fill in our form by clicking the button below

Expression of interest

Driving your own car

We have a continuing need for volunteer drivers. Several options are available for willing volunteers who are prepared to offer the services of themselves and their own vehicle.

There are several criteria for becoming a volunteer driver, as follows:

  • The first, and most obvious, is that you should have a suitable vehicle which, ideally, will have reasonably easy access for passengers who may be infirm or have limited mobility. Generally, this would rule out high sided 4x4 vehicles and, similarly, low slung vehicles such as sports cars.
  • Your vehicle must be in a good state of repair and fully comply with Department of Transport requirements, e.g. have a current MoT Certificate, fully comprehensive insurance and be taxed.
  • You must have the expressed written permission of your insurance company to confirm that volunteer driving would be covered in the event of an accident, including liability insurance. This is normally not a problem with insurance companies.
  • As, potentially, you may be dealing with vulnerable adults or even children, the law, common sense, and our rules, require that you have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This is an easy procedure and will be free of charge to you. Unfortunately, even if you currently hold a DBS certificate, this will not be valid for the duties which you will be undertaking and a further check will be necessary. A previous conviction for a minor offence will not necessarily exclude you as a volunteer driver.

From your viewpoint, you can expect to get reasonable reimbursement for your costs and, for most people, there will be no cost associated with driving as a volunteer. From leaving home to returning, you will received a standard mileage rate irrespective or your vehicle, fuel consumption, or type of fuel. The rate is set by HMRC.

There is also the option of using our electric vehicle rather than your own car.

You may then be offered regular ‘runs’ or you can accept casual trips as and when they arise.

At no time are you under any obligation whatsoever to accept any particular passenger or job.

If you would life more information or would like to apply to join our team of drivers, you may telephone 01455 555571 or email admin@luttct.com

Community Bus Driving

We have a continuing need for volunteer drivers. Several options are available for willing volunteers who are prepared to offer the services of themselves to drive one of our fleet of minibuses:

There are several criteria for becoming a volunteer driver, as follow:

  • To drive one of our minibuses you must have held a full car driving licence for at least two years and not be currently disqualified from driving. As our drivers are volunteers and our vehicles satisfy certain criteria, they are exempt from needing a D1 classification on their licence. However, we recognise the need to ensure that all of our drivers are fit to drive and that they do so to a reasonable standard. We therefore offer all of our drivers free training to the nationally recognised MIDAS scheme.
  • As, potentially, you may be dealing with vulnerable adults or even children, the law, common sense, and our rules, require that you have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This is an easy procedure and will be free of charge to you. Unfortunately, even if you currently hold a DBS certificate, this will not be valid for the duties which you will be undertaking and a further check will be necessary. A previous conviction for a minor offence will not necessarily exclude you as a volunteer driver.
  • We require you to undergo a vehicle familiarisation with one of our senior drivers to ensure that you understand the vehicles you may be asked to drive. This will also familiarise you with the formalities necessary when driving one of these vehicles. Following this, you may request further vehicle time - either accompanied or alone - if you feel that this would assist you. Alternatively, you may request that your first few 'jobs' be with an experienced driver.

You may then be offered regular ‘runs’ or you can accept casual trips as and when they arise.

At no time are you under any obligation whatsoever to accept any particular passenger or job.

If you would life more information or would like to apply to join our team of drivers, you may telephone 01455 555571 or email admin@luttct.com

Wheelchair Accessible Car

We have a continuing need for volunteer drivers. Several options are available for willing volunteers who are prepared to offer the services of themselves to drive one of our fleet of minibuses:

There are several criteria for becoming a volunteer driver, as follow:

  • You must hold a valid driving licence. The Wheelchair Accessible Car can be driven on a standard driving licence.
  • As you will be handling wheelchair bound passengers, you should expect a little amount of physical activity will be involved and, therefore, you must be physically fit enough to undertake this.
  • As, potentially, you may be dealing with vulnerable adults or even children, the law, common sense, and our rules, require that you have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This is an easy procedure and will be free of charge to you. Unfortunately, even if you currently hold a DBS certificate, this will not be valid for the duties which you will be undertaking and a further check will be necessary. A previous conviction for a minor offence will not necessarily exclude you as a volunteer driver.
  • We require you to undergo a vehicle familiarisation with one of our senior drivers to ensure that you understand the vehicles you may be asked to drive. This will also familiarise you with the formalities necessary when driving one of these vehicles. Following this, you may request further vehicle time - either accompanied or alone - if you feel that this would assist you. Alternatively, you may request that your first few 'jobs' be with an experienced driver.

If you would like further information or to apply to become a driver, please telephone 01455 555571 or email admin@luttct.com

You may telephone 01455 555571 or email admin@luttct.com concerning becoming a registered driver for the Volunteer Centre’s Wheelchair Accessible Car.

Driving for your own organisation

Vehicles from our fleet of minibuses and our wheelchair accessible car may be may available for hire to approved organisations and persons, subject to the following:

All drivers must undergo the same approval procedures as our own internal drivers as follow:

  • To drive for us you must have held a full car driving licence for at least two years and not be currently disqualified from driving. As our drivers are volunteers and our vehicles satisfy certain criteria, they are exempt from needing a D1 classification on their licence. However, we recognise the need to ensure that all of our drivers are fit to drive and that they do so to a reasonable standard. We therefore offer all of our drivers free training to the nationally recognised MIDAS scheme.
  • If you will be dealing with vulnerable adults or even children, you should have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This is entirely the responsibility of your organisation to arrange this and to meet the cost and Lutterworth Community Transport cannot accept any liability if you or your organisation fail to ensure that proper security is in place for vulnerable adults or children.
  • We require you to undergo a vehicle familiarisation with one of our senior drivers to ensure that you understand the vehicles you may be asked to drive. This will also familiarise you with the formalities necessary when driving one of these vehicles. Following this, you may request further vehicle time - either accompanied or alone - if you feel that this would assist you. We reserve the right to charge for further familiarisation time.

We reserve the right – without providing reasons – to decline any organisation or driver where we feel that our vehicles or passengers may be at risk of abuse or injury/damage.

If you would like further information or to apply to become a driver, please telephone 01455 555571 or email admin@luttct.com

Expression of Interest

Complete out form and a member of staff will be in touch.