Volunteer Car Drivers
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Would you like to support older people in our community who cannot easily get out and about using your own car?
Every day we receive requests from people with limited mobility who need to attend medical appointments, go to a dentist or an optician, or take part in exercise and social clubs and go shopping
An essential feature of our service is our drivers wait for clients and take them home
Most of our requests are for week days but we need some drivers at weekends
You:
- Use your own car - we reimburse your total mileage at 45p a mile.
- Choose when you are free to volunteer, from a few hours a week to just once a month
- Can drive short trips locally
- You will need to have a car that is fully insured, taxed, has a valid MOT
What skills do I need?
- Friendly and empathetic
- Good communication with a variety of older people
- Patience and calmness
- Have a caring attitude and to enjoy helping other
- Reliable
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Current Driving Licence
- DBS check needed
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Recruitment Process
- Suitable for under 16s
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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This role is flexible and available as a school hours, term time only role for anyone who has school aged children.
Location:
The Orchard, White Hart Lane
BASINGSTOKE
Hampshire
RG21 4AF
You will be redirected to the Volunteer North Hampshire website to express your interest.
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