Ad-Hoc Travel Companion

For Hart & Rushmoor Young Carers Group

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Love a chat? Available on the occasional Tuesday evening? Live locally in Farnborough or Yateley? We're on the hunt for volunteers to join our pool of mini-bus 'conductors' helping youngsters on and off of the bus as it makes its way to and from our young carers clubs.

A young carer is someone under 18 who helps look after, or whose life is significantly affected by, a family member who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition or an addiction. They often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult.

Through our term-time Young Carers clubs we are able to offer emotional/social/peer support, practical help and respite care to around 130 young carers living across Hart & Rushmoor. However, transporting them to and from the clubs often proves a massive barrier as many of them do not have access to the 'taxi service of mum & dad' that so many of us living in the area take for granted.

What skills do I need?

Excellent communication skills.

Sufficiently mobile to board and exit a mini-bus using the main steps.

Available to volunteer couple of times per month. 

Willing to undergo basic training in volunteering with young people.

18+

Interests

  • Children
  • Families and Parenting
  • Health and Social Care
  • No specific interest
  • Young People

Activities

  • General Helping
  • Supporting Charities
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check needed
    We will undertake this so no cost to volunteer.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Where applicable with receipts.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
    Informal chat, 2 x references, taster session.
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No Yes No No No No No

Availability Details

The role is ad-hoc therefore volunteers are not required each week. Anticipated timings door to door are Tuesday 4.30pm until 8.30pm.

Location

Starting from....
Yateley
Hampshire
GU46 7RP

Destination
Mayfield Community Centre
Totland Road
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8TX

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