Key skills, experience and attributes required:

Full, clean driving licence with D1 category.
Minimum of 5 years driving experience.
Experience of MiDAS - Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme - desirable.
Be self-motivated and confident in working alone.
Ability to understand the issues faced by individuals with sight loss.
Non-judgemental and able to treat people with respect.
Have an interest in supporting people in the community.
Have a good sense of humour.
Be honest and trustworthy.

Special requirements:
Must have Business Use on Car Insurance.
Full driving licence with Category D1.
A willingness to work in an environment with guide dogs.
References and a Criminal Records Bureau Check are required for all volunteer roles.

Benefits to individuals of performing the role:
Low vision awareness training provided.
Lone working training provided.
Full induction.
Agreed expenses reimbursed.
Knowing that your contribution will enable individuals to live more independent lives.
The enjoyment of meeting new people.
The opportunity to gain experience of the voluntary sector.

It is expected that volunteers:
Undertake their volunteering in accordance with the values of the charity.
These values promote respect of service users recognising their skills and entitlement to choice and independence.
Adhere to Pocklington's volunteering policy and support the principles outlined in the organisation's equality and diversity policy.
Attend any training required to support their health and safety and the effective undertaking of their volunteering.