Van Driver (Female-only)

One25 is a Bristol-based charity, specialising in supporting women to break free from street sex-work, addiction and other life-controlling issues and build new, independent lives. We provide night outreach (7 sessions weekly), a Health Hub and casework, giving person-centred support and advocacy to around 240 women each year.

One25's outreach service is often how women first make contact with us, meeting us on our fully equipped outreach van. Three volunteers, one an experienced team leader, go out on the van at night and meet women's basic needs by providing nutritious food, first aid, warm clothing, condoms, safety alarms etc. They provide the chance to talk and get advice in a safe space and encourage women to get more in-depth help by visiting our drop-in or seeing a caseworker.

We are looking for volunteers who are comfortable driving an Iveco Daily (manual) to deliver our evening outreach. This volunteer will also be responsible for taking case notes for the team and looking after the safety of the vehicle. The volunteer will also be responsible for speaking with the women and best practice/trauma informed.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Availability and commitments needed:

• Shifts: Monday-Thursday and Sunday nights from 8.45pm-12pm, Friday and Saturday nights 8.45pm-1.30am all year round.


• Available to commit 2 evenings per month, for at least a year


• To successfully complete a driving assessment during interview stage and when One25 gets its electric van (date tbc)


• To complete a Volunteer Induction, Safeguarding and Boundaries training (date tbc - online in evening)


• To complete the Volunteer Experience survey every 6 months


• Able to travel to and from St Pauls, Bristol after shift


• Attend probation review after 10 shifts and if requested external support (which we would fund).


• To attend quarterly training and volunteer meetings (dates tbc)


• To join the drivers Whatsapp group and follow the groups communication rules