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Title

Driver

Organisation

Kent Association for the Blind

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Website

http://www.kab.org.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

We require a driver to help us with one of our local groups that provides social activities for visually impaired people.

We have a group which meets weekly on a Tuesday afternoon in Rochester and we currently have a waiting list of people who would like to attend but cannot as they are unable to access public transport and are unable to get to the venue.

For this role you will need to be a car driver/owner. We pay for your mileage expenses at 40p per mile.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Driving (must have full driving license)

Skills & Attributes

UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

Volunteers will need to be patient and aware of our service users needs. They will need to have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

What is in it for you

This is a lovely position and you will get to know the service users that you are helping, for many they do not get the opportunity to socialise regularly so getting out once a fortnight is something they really look forward to. It is a very rewarding position.

Time Commitment

6 months +

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Joanne Wilkinson

Role Address

From the volunteer's home to the Service Users home and then on to the St Lukes Church, Rochester.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Role Location(s)

Medway

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Contact Jo Wilkinson either by email or phone

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We currently have many volunteers who have a disability and we discuss requirements on an individual basis

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over,18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We welcome applications from all potential volunteers, this particular role does require an enhanced DBS check which may deter some groups from applying for.

Covid Safe

KAB has a Covid Policy which can be viewed, this activity is taking place mainly in a volunteers vehicle.

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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