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Volunteer Passenger Minibus Driver for Older Persons Social Care Day Centre

Deptford Methodist Mission

We’re looking for Volunteer Bus Drivers with a D1 license to help elderly and isolated our members in our community We operate an 8 passenger mini-bus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to transport our older members to and from our day centre. The bus would run from 9:00am to 11:00am in the mornings, and then from 2:30pm to around 5:00pm in the afternoons. Any capacity to volunteer for a shift on those times would be wonderful. Complimentary lunch is provided for all volunteers

Detailed Description

We’re looking for Volunteer Bus Drivers with a D1 license to help elderly and isolated our members in our community Our service is unique in its offering of door-to-door transport to vulnerable adults to attend our centre. Some of our members report that having a ride in the bus with the driver is a highlight of their week! Furthermore, our charity’s bus drivers have proven to be exceptionally talented and true community leaders, whose driving and vehicle expertise, problem solving skills, sense of humour, and community focus are admired. Many of our charity’s drivers have also mentored younger volunteers in adult social care and transportation roles. We deeply value the driving and community service expertise of our drivers and the experience they bring to our operations.

Activities you will be doing

Community Work,Driving (must have full driving license)

What skills are required for this role

UK Driving Licence

Why these skills are required

We are looking for a temp-relief volunteer Driver with a D1 license. We operate an 8 passenger mini-bus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to transport our older members to and from our day centre. The bus would run from 9:00am to 11:00am in the mornings, and then from 2:30pm to around 5:00pm in the afternoons. Any capacity to volunteer for a shift on those times would be wonderful. Complimentary lunch is provided for all volunteers

What is in it for you

To provide an overview of our organisation, our charity is called Deptford Mission, located on 1 Creek Road, London. Our organisation operates a day centre three days a week that provides social activities and community support for older persons in the community. We run a shuttle bus service that transports older persons to our centre, where they can enjoy a three-course lunch, coffee and tea service, and activities such as bingo, musical classes, chair yoga, and occasional local outings.

Time Commitment

Shifts Available: - Tuesday Morning - 9:00am to 11:00am - Tuesday Afternoon - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Wednesday Morning - 9:00am to 11:00am - Wednesday Afternoon - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Thursday Morning - 9:00am to 11:00am - Thursday Afternoon - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

SE8 3BT

1 Creek Road, Deptford Mission SE8 3BT

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18-25,25+,65+
We Welcome
We work with volunteers from diverse backgrounds and walks of life and can accommodate individuals with learning differences, complex histories, and support needs. We also provide lunch to our volunteers during their shifts, and we are happy to help support specific skills that they may wish to develop. Many of our volunteers have obtained experience and confidence to pursue employment in social care, health care, and higher education
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