To be part of the driving team bring up to 3 people at a time to and from our Community Hub in Popley.

The driving team volunteers will be a friendly, welcoming face to our customers, making them feel comfortable and helping them access the Community Hub. The volunteer will play a key role in connecting people in the local community, bringing people who, otherwise would not be able to make their own way and may be suffering from loneliness.

The Community Hub is open 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month and is a vital link, giving the older members of the local community an opportunity to meet others. The Hub offers a freshly prepared hot lunch and pudding

What will I be doing?

As a Thursday Driver, you will be:

• Using your own car

• Collect, drop off, and return the customer from their home to the Community Hub

• A friendly face, providing a warm and welcoming to our customers

• Offering a supportive arm if needed

• To assist the safe loading and unloading of the customer in and out of the car

• Taking them home at the end of the session

Commitment:

Thursday Car Driver starts at 9:45am and finishes at 3:15pm.

The Hub takes place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month and we ask for a minimum of at least a once a month commitment


What skills do I need?

We are looking for people who are:

  •  Friendly, caring, considerate, patient and understanding
  •  Flexible, reliable and helpful
  •  Enjoy meeting people
  •  Enjoy working as part of a team
  •  Interested in helping people
  •  Have your own car
    (That, is fully insured with MOT (where applicable), is clean and presentable at all times)


Interests

  • Older People

Activities

  • Driving
  • General Helping
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Age restrictions
    Over 18's
  • Current Driving Licence
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • 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: 03/04/2025

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

Availability Details

Mileage expenses based on the mileage that you travel from and back to your home at 45p per mile. Thursday Car Driver starts at 9:45am and finishes at 3:15pm. The Hub takes place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month and we ask for a minimum of at least a once a month commitment

Location

Popley Fields Community Centre
Carpenters Down
BASINGSTOKE
Hampshire
RG22 4JZ

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