Community Driver Volunteer

1 week ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Kent Recruitment Bureau Full time

Maidstone Area | Hybrid | Voluntary

Permanent | Part-time / Volunteer | IK2400

**Community Driver Volunteers** support the Actively Involved Team by driving people aged 55 and over or people under 55 with complex health needs to various local locations.

**Tasks**:
**Community Driver Volunteers** will drive our clients to nearby locations in West or North Kent using their own car. You could help with anything from shopping and social activities for clients with limited mobility. You are invited to join in on the social activities, although this is optional.

Being able to get from A to B can be challenging for some of our clients who have health conditions or restricted mobility. As a Community Driver Volunteer, you will help support our mission to help clients live independently and improve health and wellbeing.
This role is really for those who enjoy driving and are friendly, welcoming and supportive.

**Date and time: This is flexible; we share a schedule of trips, and you can select the ones you would like to do.**
**Place**: Various - based around West and North Kent.
**Transport**: Own transport is essential. We will cover all travel expenses in your volunteering role.
**Skills required**:

- Good knowledge of roads/areas of West or North Kent.
- Good driver.
- Reliable, friendly and patient.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Able to physically support clients if needed

**Benefits offered**:

- Mandatory training is provided, and additional training relating to your volunteer role is offered.
- Travel expenses for getting to and from the minibus depot are provided
- Food & drink expenses are reimbursed if you attend a coffee morning, lunch club or day trip.
- Full insurance cover
- Regular Volunteer Events
- Volunteer Newsletter
- Support from the Transport Manager
- Volunteers Week and Christmas events

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