Thursday Car Driver at Community Hub

For Basingstoke NeighbourCare

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