Volunteer Car Drivers

For Basingstoke NeighbourCare

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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

Please phone us on 01256 423855 so we can explain more. Thank you.

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 

Interests

  • Health and Social Care
  • No specific interest
  • Older People

Activities

  • Driving
  • General Helping
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Not suitable for under 18s
  • Current Driving Licence
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Expenses are reimbursed, the mileage starts from your home and back is at 45p per mile.
  • 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 can I volunteer?

Start Date: 12/05/2025

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

Availability Details

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

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