Volunteer Day Trips

2 weeks ago


Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Age UK Medway Full time
At Age UK Medway, it isn't all about what qualifications or experience you have.

For us, it's about your ability to show compassion and empathy for older people, and dedication to our core values as a charity - to make sure all older people are able to Achieve Life's Fullness.


If you can show us you have these qualities, the rest we will do for you, including covering your DBS checks, and providing you with online training.


If you would like to join a dynamic team of professional and caring people, making positive change to the lives of hundreds of older people each week, then get in touch to talk about our current volunteering roles.

Join us, and be the change we need to see in society, and take the time to #AskAboutAlf


We are seeking
Day Trips Escort or Driver Volunteers to help our Mackenney Day Centre membership holders to engage in and enjoy day trips, pub lunches and general outings.


Job Type:
Volunteer
, Flexible - hours will be offered to suit your availability

Location:
Gillingham

Your duties:

  • Meeting and greeting service users, or their relatives
  • Escorting clients on and off the minibus
  • Supporting individuals with mobility
  • Chatting with people who are attending, and encouraging interaction
  • Minibus driver (optional) a Category D1 driving licence is required
  • Maintaining a sense of safety and being riskaware
  • This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that this role may entail. However, any furthertasks requested of you will be regarded as reasonable._

Benefits:

  • Gaining core skills in communication
  • Meeting new people
  • Having some fun and getting out and about yourself
  • Gaining work experience
  • Improving selfconfidence
  • Building positive relationships

Support we provide:

  • Policies and guidance to support your role
  • Access to online training
  • Regular contact with the Centre Manager and/or the Volunteer Co-Ordinator
  • Quarterly volunteer Networking Meetings
  • Paid travel expense
  • A small allowance for out of pocket expenses on the days you attend

Upon being successfully shortlisted, you will be required to follow the next steps:

  • Provide us with 2 references
  • Complete a DBS check (submitted and paid for by Age UK Medway) this process is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Closing Date:
Friday 3rd February 2023


Job Type:
Volunteer

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Gillingham, ME7 2BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Category D1 Licence (required)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 03/02/2023

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