Volunteer Car Driver

Volunteer Car Driver

This volunteering role would involve picking up and returning older people back to their homes. This is to allow older people, who have difficulty accessing transport and need that little bit of support, to attend our activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to help older people in the community who are often lonely, isolated and just need that helping hand. Any support would be welcome and there is no expectation you can do all of the sessions and there is no requirement to stay while they join in with the activities.

A full induction into the role will be provided with out of pocket expenses in accordance with MHA’s Expenses Policy.

The main venues to transport to are North Shields Methodist Church (Hawkeys Lane), St Johns Church (Ilfracomb Gardens, Whitley Bay) The Catholic Club (Cecil Street, North Shields).

About MHA Communities North Tyneside

MHA Communities is charity which offers social opportunities to older people who are often isolated and lonely. Do you have a little too much time on your hands, need some company yourself, or would just like to do something which is rewarding and makes a real difference to peoples lives?

Our services are founded on love, compassion and respect

Could you spare a few hours a week to transform the lives of older people by helping at one of our weekly groups ( lunch clubs, supported outings, shopping trips).


Wednesday & Friday lunchclubs

Thursday Activities club

One Tuesday every month Men's Group

What skills do I need?

Skills and qualities needed for this role

· Good communication skills

· A clean driving licence

· An understanding of the needs of older people

· You will be reliable and punctual

· Flexibility

· You will have a strong driving safety awareness

· You will enjoy working with older people 

Driver must be able to supply a roadworthy vehicle which is taxed, with MOT and business insurance. Ensuring business insurance for volunteer purposes is usually at no extra charge to an individual.

What's in it for you?

· We will provide you with a full induction for the role

· Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role as appropriate:-

·Health and Safety, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Basic First Aid,  Moving and Handling Safely, Dementia Friends online course,  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (as needed), Distressed Behaviours (as needed), Customer Service (as needed).

You will also receive ongoing support from a named contact

· Out of pocket expenses in accordance with MHA’s Expenses Policy

DBS Requirements · This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as it involves 1-1 contact with Scheme members or care home residents.

Covid Vaccination/Testing Requirements · MHA Communities Schemes - Volunteers are required to have had both vaccinations or have had one vaccination and take Lateral Flow Tests (LFD) on days volunteering until both doses have been received.

Details

• Age restrictions
  18 plus
• DBS check required
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Expenses reimbursed
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Training provided
• Volunteer induction
• Volunteer Policy
• Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
• Written role description
  Available on request.

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