Volunteer Driver for Department for Child Protection

You will only be asked to do what you are comfortable with. We work around you and your schedule which means you choose your working hours, what ages you feel comfortable with and how long a task takes.

Tasks are driving children - from infant to young adult - to and from school, appointments or access visits with their parents, all within office hours. No after hours or weekend work are expected however occasionally after hours and weekend work is available.

Transport is all with our new government vehicles using the resources of the department. As a volunteer, the Government Volunteer’s Insurance will cover you.

DCP reimburse mileage to and from your house to the Mount Barker office. Reimbursement for any meals or coffees if the volunteer is out for a defined period of time.

Training provided. DCP will provide the mandatory training:

Safe Environments – Through their eyes (Mandatory Notification) Orientation to DCP We will also offer training in the installation of car seats.

You will need:

• Working With Children Check (DCP to cover this cost)
• Class C driver’s license
• An eagerness to help our children and young people
• Good spoken and written understanding of the English language
• To undergo training in Mandatory Notification, Induction training
• To have a willingness to aid children and young people in their day-to-day needs.