Befriending Club Driver

Kentvolunteers; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization in the United Kingdom seeks volunteer drivers to transport elderly people to their befriending club activities. Ideal candidates will have a full clean driving license and a well-maintained vehicle. This rewarding role offers mileage payments at 50p per mile and the opportunity to meet new people. The organization particularly needs drivers in the Swale area, especially those living on Sheppey.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 50p per mile

Opportunity to meet new people

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving licence.
• Empathy with older people is essential.
• Must have a suitable well-maintained vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transport elderly people to their befriending club activities.
• Provide transport for clients to weekly activity clubs and days out.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Talking To Others

Listening

Job description

Befriending Club Driver Ashford Kent Volunteer Centre Swale Community and Voluntary Services

Volunteer drivers needed to transport elderly people to their befriending club activities.

Detailed Description

Drivers needed with their own cars to provide transport for our befriending clients to access their weekly activity clubs and days out. These usually take place on Wednesdays and Fridays. You must have a full clean driving licence and references and a DBS check will be required. Preferably you will be living in the Swale area. We particularly need drivers living on Sheppey.

Activities you will be doing

Driving (must have full driving license)

What skills are required for this role

UK Driving Licence, Talking To Others, Listening

Why these skills are required

You should have empathy with older people. You should also have a full clean driving licence, a suitable well‑maintained vehicle and be a careful and confident driver.

What is in it for you

You will meet new people in this rewarding role. Mileage is paid at 50p per mile.

Time Commitment

N/A

Location

Postcode: ME10 4NU

Role Address: Swale CVS Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent

Directions: N/A

Number of volunteers required

6

Application Process

• Application Form
• ID Check
• References
• Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales