Program Coordinator am 2.00 pm Monday - Friday

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1 Volunteer Position Title Bus Drivers Team / Program Various Supervised by Program Coordinator Indicative fortnightly commitment 8.00 am 2.00 pm Monday - Friday Location Various locations in the St George and Sutherland Shire. (subject to change on a needs basis when location specified). You are responsible for arranging transport to and from this address and any future address. In accordance with various government requirements, 3Bridges Community policy requires screening for most volunteer roles. This will include Police Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check in certain roles. All bus drivers must complete additional traffic and conviction disclosures as well as additional disclosures around relevant medical conditions. Screening / Training requirements All drivers of public passenger vehicles must provide a certified copy of their RMS driving record every 3 years. Bus drivers are required to notify their supervisor immediately if their licence is suspended, or you receive any traffic convictions involving the consumption of alcohol, drugs or any dangerous driving convictions. 3Bridges Community may request an updated Driving Record from the RMS at any time. 3Bridges Community may request at any time that you undertake a medical assessment to ensure you are fit and proper person to transport 3Bridges Clients. A structured induction on our Values, organisational

2 policies and procedures, volunteer roles and responsibilities as well as WHS training is mandatory for every role. Description of the volunteer role The volunteer role involves driving a 3Bridges bus to pick up clients, take them to their venue and return them home. Key responsibilities Pick up and transport clients to various venues in the Sydney region. Drop off clients to their home or centre. Assistance with getting on and off the bus. Client interaction. Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle at all times. Maintain the log sheet in the bus and the Vehicle WHS Protocol Report. Maintain a clear driving record and up to date with the current road rules. Notify schedulers of any discrepancies with transport runs or timeframes. Notify coordinator of any malfunction or maintenance required. Attributes, Skills and Experience Essential Desirable Attributes Skills Patient, honest, kind, sensitivity, trustworthy, flexible, accepting, punctual, compassionate and non judgemental. LR Drivers Licence

3 Attributes, Skills and Experience Manual handling skills Communication skills Coordination & organisational skills Ability to maintain boundaries in dealing with clients. Enjoy meeting and helping a wide range of people. Ability to adapt quickly to meet the clients needs. Ability to work with clients from CALD backgrounds. Ability to follow the instructions of the Program Coordinator. Experience Bus driving experience Minimum 10 years driving experience Working with all types of people in the community, aged, disability, young and youth 3Bridges Community vision, purpose and values Our vision Our purpose Our core values People living in connected and enriched communities. Creating and maintaining well-being and healthy communities and early intervention and the building of resilience. As a community organisation that is focused on making a positive difference to all members of the community, we re guided by a set of values that come under the acronym, VOICE. At 3Bridges Community, we are a place where everyone has a voice and is heard. These values and behaviours underpin the working environment at 3Bridges Community. We value the communities VOICE. Our core values are:

4 Vibrant Openness Innovative Collaborative Excellence Our Volunteer vision and principles Our vision Volunteers enriching the lives of others. Principles of volunteering at 3Bridges (Volunteering Australia) 1. Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer 2. Volunteer work is unpaid. 3. Volunteering is always a matter of choice. 4. Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances. 5. Volunteering is an activity performed in the not-for-profit sector only and is intended to provide social benefits. 6. Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work. 7. Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers. 8. Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs. 9. Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community. 10. Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others. 11. Volunteering promotes human rights and equality. Key polices, procedures or requirements You will be expected to read, understand and abide by a number of policies, procedures and codes including: Code of Behaviour and Conduct Privacy and Confidentiality WHS Policies and Procedures

5 Safe Work Statement Quality Management Handbook Policies and Procedures Volunteer Policies and Procedures 1-8 Volunteer Handbook Volunteer Agreement Client Charter of Rights and Responsibility VOLUNTEER: I have discussed, read and understood this position description and agree that I will work within the position responsibilities detailed. I understand this is a volunteer role and I will not be paid for volunteering. I agree to provide full and up-to-date disclosure to 3Bridges Community in respect to any matter which may affect my capacity to perform the duties associated with the role and in this regard but not limited to my fitness to undertake the inherent requirements of the role, the capacity to interact with children and vulnerable people and deal with sensitive financial or personal information. Volunteer Name Signature Date

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