Volunteer Driver – Portsmouth & Southampton Area

Volunteer Driver – Portsmouth & Southampton Area

Closing date: 30 January 2026

Salary:
We will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses

Location:

Portsmouth & Southampton Area

As a Volunteer Driver
, you will help to give additional support to the families we work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport, enabling them to travel safely to healthcare appointments, school and other activities.

• Providing transport for families to and from home or hospital appointments, according to their specific needs
• Providing transport to enable families to attend Rainbow Trust support groups
• Transporting siblings to and from trips or activities at school or with other providers, as and when required

• A confident, calm and patient driver
• Experience interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Experience interacting with children and young people
• An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
• Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
• A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• A full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years; use of your own vehicle is required for this role
• All ages from 21 onwards are welcome

• Most of our drivers support us flexibly on a weekly, bi‑weekly or monthly basis, depending on the needs of the family.
• Times can vary between 8am‑6pm, Monday‑Friday, depending on appointment times, but there is flexibility depending on the needs of the family and your availability.
• We are looking for volunteers who are available for the next 12 months.

• A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work.
• You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role.
• Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR.
• Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge.
• All care volunteers will receive regular one‑to‑one support and more formal supervision sessions.

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not‑for‑Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people.
• Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution.
• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week.
• We will reimburse your out‑of‑pocket travel expenses.

Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email at volu or call 01372 363 438 for more information.

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.