Volunteer car driver - MHA Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde
| Date posted | 4 November 2024 |
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| Closing date | 18 July 2025 |
As a Volunteer Driver, you will be providing a valuable service for our members taking them to social activities in the Poulton-Le Fylde area of Blackpool.
We require volunteer drivers to support our social groups which takes place on Mondays or Tuesday 9.30am to 12pm. This will include collecting our members from home and driving them to the social group. As a volunteer driver you will also provide friendly conversation and companionship to the older person during the journey.
By becoming a volunteer driver, you can make a positive difference in the lives of older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. You can also enrich your own life with new experiences and friendships. You will also gain valuable skills and knowledge that can enhance your personal and professional development.
About us:
We're proud to be the UK's largest charity care provider and are dedicated to enabling older people to live later life well.
Through specialist care homes, thriving retirement living and vibrant community groups and befriending, we inspire the best care and well-being at every stage of later life.
With 80 years experience, we put people at the heart of everything we do in all our homes, schemes and community services across Britain.
About you:
- Be over 21 years old
- You will enjoy working with older people
- Good communication skills
- A current driving licence
- An understanding of the needs of older people
- You will be reliable and punctual
- Flexibility
- You will have a strong driving safety awareness.
How we will support you:
One of our friendly team will contact you and take you through the on-boarding process. This will includes the completion of a DBS application, 2 referees and online and face to face training, according to your individual needs.
Once you are recruited, you will receive ongoing support and guidance from a local coordinator. You will have the opportunity to take part in local community events and meet other volunteers too. We will help you develop your skills and encourage you to be involved.
You will also have access to online resources, training opportunities, and peer support from other volunteers.
Benefits:
Travel expenses will be paid.
How to contact us:
If you are interested please get in touch by submitting an online enquiry and one of our friendly team will contact you within 48 hours.