Gosforth and Jesmond Community Minibus provides transport support to disadvantaged individuals based mainly in the Gosforth and Jesmond areas.
We are seeking a Trustee with responsibility for compliance and maintenance of the minibus.
This Trustee role is responsible:
- For maintaining and implementing a service and cleaning schedule for the minibus
- To ensure that the minibus complies with operational, licencing, vehicle tax and service regulations
- For monitoring day to day routine maintenance, which is the responsibility of volunteer drivers
- For establishing and maintaining relationships with service providers to ensure good service is received at competitive rates
- For supervising mechanical and bodywork repairs which may occur from time to time
- To play a key role in the occasional replacement of the minibus in regard to agreeing specifications and overseeing sale and purchase issues
Skills
Essential:
- You hold a valid and ideally clean, driving licence
- Your licence includes D1 category, which permits you to drive a minibus with no more than 16 passenger seats and a maximum length of 8 metres
Ideal but not essential:
- You have experience in driving vehicles larger than standard cars
- Previous experience in maintaining a service vehicle of this type
- Enthusiasm and drive to make a success of the role
- Comfortable with taking on Trustee responsibilities
- Good communication skills
Details
- Accessibility
This role may be unsuitable for individuals with restricted mobility - Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
Gosforth and Jesmond Community Minibus does have Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies in place - Expenses reimbursed
Out of pocket expenses may be reclaimable within Trustee approved budgets - Ongoing support
This role can expect induction and support from fellow Trustees - Training provided
Midas training may be available if necessary - Volunteer induction
The successful applicant can expect induction training
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 09/01/2023
End Date: 01/01/2025
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