Volunteer Day Trips

5 months ago


Gillingham, 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 mini-bus
- Supporting individuals with mobility
- Chatting with people who are attending, and encouraging interaction
- Mini-bus driver (optional) - a Category D1 driving licence is required
- Maintaining a sense of safety and being risk-aware
- 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 self-confidence
- 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

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Are you aware that this role is unpaid?
- Are you willing to undergo a company-paid DBS check?
- What appeals to you about volunteer work?

Licence/Certification:

- Category D1 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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