Hull City Council need your views on how Covid-19 has affected you
19th August 2020
An open letter to Hull City Council….
19th August 2020‘Journey Makers’ is coming to Hull!
On behalf of The Department of Transport, Volunteering Matters are coordinating a nationwide volunteering programme called Journey Makers, to assist travellers at transport hubs as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
The Volunteer Role:
The main role of a Journey Maker will be to provide support and guidance for the public at participating transport hubs across the UK and providing a welcome environment for people returning to work. The participating transport hubs could include major interchanges, trams, bus stations or undergrounds. All volunteers will be provided with training, PPE and a Hi Viz jacket.
Volunteers WILL be:
• Welcoming passengers to the station
• Supporting passenger flow in and out of stations
• Guiding passengers through new designated social distancing safe pathways
• Encouraging passengers to use face coverings (in line with government advice)
• Providing clear and concise verbal instructions to people moving through the station
• Reassuring passengers and answering questions
• Fully supported and safeguarded by the transport hub and a volunteer liaison
• Provided with PPE and a high-visibility vest clearly stating you are a volunteer
• Reassured by receiving training and an induction before you start
Volunteers WILL NOT be:
• Fulfilling any aspect of an employee’s role
• Expected to know timetable information
• Asked to compromise their safety
Skills and Attributes:
• The ability to confidently communicate with commuters
• The ability to show enthusiasm and have a sense of humour
• Flexibility and resilience
• Be fit and healthy
This is a great chance for you to get the benefits of volunteering by giving something back to your community and make a difference to others. Sign up below: