Join our friending team of volunteer drivers and take up to 3 people at a time to and from our Community Hub in Popley.

Our team of driving volunteers will be a friendly, welcoming face to our customers, making them feel comfortable and helping them access the Community Hub.  Every volunteer will play a key role in connecting people in the local community, individuals who otherwise couldn't make their own way.   

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. Facilitating this connection helps reduce loneliness and social isolation and the role is a key part of the success of the Community Hub. 

What will I be doing?

As a Thursday Driver, you will be:

• Using your own car

• Picking up the customers from their home and drop off to the Community Hub,  returning them home at the end of the session.

• A friendly face, providing a warm welcome to our customers. 

• Offering a supportive arm if needed.

• Assisting them to enter and exit your car.


Commitment:

Thursday Car Drivers start at 9:45am and finish at 3:15pm.

The Community Hub runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month and request a minimum commitment of once a month. 



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 -
    which is fully insured and taxed, with a valid MOT (where applicable). We politely request that your car is clean and presentable at all times for the comfort of our customers.


Interests

  • Older People

Activities

  • Driving
  • General Helping
  • Supporting People and Befriending

Details

  • Accessibility
  • 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

We cover Mileage expenses at 45p per mile. This is based on the mileage you travel to and from your home. Thursday Car Drivers start at 9:45am and finish at 3:15pm. The Community Hub runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month and we request a minimum commitment of at least a once a month.

Location

Popley Fields Community Centre
Carpenters Down
BASINGSTOKE
Hampshire
RG22 4JZ

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