Volunteer Driver, North Team - Cabot Park, Avonmouth
Do you like driving?
Do you like meeting new people?
Do you want to give back to your community in your spare time?
If so, you may wish to apply to become a volunteer driver for Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
Our volunteer drivers enable our operational policing teams to have what they need delivered, where it is needed and at a time that enables them to support victims of crime. You don’t need to have any previous volunteering experience, just a friendly attitude and a full driving licence.
You will visit different locations within the Avon and Somerset area and your role will be drive one of our fleet vehicles to facilitate the transport of property, equipment and other items between locations and also to drive officers and staff to and from appointments when needed. You may also assist the Transport Services Department with collection and delivery of vehicles. You need to be able to undertake tasks unsupervised, organising your own schedule to maximise the best use of the vehicle and your time.
Our driver service operates between the hours of 8am-4pm Monday to Friday. The roster is built a month in advance around volunteer availability. You will have flexibility around how often you wish to volunteer to fit in with your other commitments. However, we would hope that volunteer drivers would commit to a minimum of 2 days a month.
In order to become a volunteer driver you must be at least 21 years old and have held a full driving licence (Category B) for a minimum of 12 months. This role requires you to provide your employment history for the last 3 years.
As part of the application process you will be required to complete:
- Occupational health screening
- Undertake and pass the basic Police driving assessment
Why volunteer with us?
- Be the difference – you will be part of a large community of over 200 police volunteers
- Give back – your support will help make Avon and Somerset a safer place to live, work and visit.
As a Police Support Volunteer, Avon and Somerset Police will reimburse you for out-of-pocket expenses that you incur while volunteering for us.
If you would like to learn more about this volunteering role before you apply please contact volunteers@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Interviews date to be planned as applications come in.