As a Volunteer Driver with COVEY, you will play a key part in supporting a Child/Young Person’s journey by providing safe and reliable transport to and from group sessions. These sessions offer valuable support and opportunities for connection, learning, and fun.
Your role will involve:
Picking up Participant(s) from their home and driving them to the group session
Dropping off Participant(s) home after the group session
Being a friendly, dependable presence and ensuring a safe, comfortable journey
This volunteer opportunity helps ensure that Participants can fully access the experiences and support COVEY provides. Your involvement can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
Which COVEY Projects need these volunteers?
All of our projects can benefit greatly from volunteer drivers. Use the button below to learn more about these:
When/Where do COVEY Group Sessions run?
Your availability would be required in the early evening on a day that best suits you (Monday to Thursday).
Locations include: East Kilbride, Hamilton, Newmains, Douglas.
During Group Session, whilst you are free to do what you wish, you would also be welcome to come in, see the group and join in the activities!
What does COVEY expect of a Volunteer?
To be available one evening a week to escort Participant(s) to their group session.
To foster a warm and safe environment for Participants to relax to/from their group session.
To establish and maintain appropriate boundaries within the volunteer relationship.
To be reliable and maintain close communication with COVEY staff where your availability changes or something disrupts your planned volunteering.
To inform COVEY Staff promptly of any issues/concerns/safeguarding about a Participant.
To be aware of and work within COVEY policy, procedure and best practice. Including respecting confidentiality and supporting with an anti-discriminatory approach.
To submit expense claims monthly.
What can I expect from COVEY as a Volunteer?
The opportunity to make a truly positive impact on a child/young person’s life.
The opportunity to learn and develop skills in working with children/young people.
Foundation Training to support your role at COVEY.
Additional training opportunities as they arise.
A designated staff member who will ensure you feel supported, valued, and confident in your role through effective training, supervision and open communication.
All reasonable expenses incurred in the course of your volunteering reimbursed.
The opportunity to meet other volunteers in your local area at regular Peer Support/Celebration Events.
To have a safe working environment & be covered by the appropriate insurance to undertake approved voluntary work in accordance with COVEY’s policies.
A reference for your future job prospects (if required).
What are the requirements for this role?
Aged 18+
Full driving licence with access to a car for volunteering use
Regular availability of 2-3 hours a week (weekdays only)
Active Listening skills
Empathy for Children/Young People facing significant challenges in their lives
Two positive character references
PVG Disclosure Check
How do I apply to volunteer with COVEY?
Use the button below to submit a short enquiry form. You can also contact COVEY’s Volunteering Team at volunteering@coveybefriending.org.uk or 07502 929076
