Totland Driver

IW Volunteer; Totland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is looking for volunteer drivers in Totland to assist elderly and housebound residents with transport to appointments and essential services. Volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage and can choose their time commitment. Ideal candidates should be good drivers, friendly, and patient.

Benefits

Reimbursement at 45p per mile

Ongoing support

Training provided

Volunteers covered by insurance

Qualifications

• You need to have your own car and a valid driver's license.
• Friendly demeanor and ability to listen to others.
• Patience when dealing with elderly or frail individuals.

Responsibilities

• Drive elderly residents to medical appointments and essential shopping trips.
• Provide ongoing support to housebound individuals.

Skills

Good driving skills

Friendly

Patient

Good listener

Job description

Totland Driver

Do you drive and have your own car? Would you like to help the elderly, frail or housebound Island residents who are unable to access transport to get to appointments, essential services and support they need? If so, we want to hear from you!

Optio need volunteer drivers in the Totland area, to take members to medical appointments/visits, day centres, and essential shopping trips.

Volunteer drivers are reimbursed at 45p per mile and can volunteer for as little or as much time as they can spare.

Skills

You need to be a good driver, friendly, patient and a good listener.

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility
• Child Protection
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentially Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for Under 16's
• Suitable for Under 18's
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 23/09/2015

End Date: 30/09/2024

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Location

Based around Totland Isle of Wight PO39

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