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Title

Volunteer Driver

Organisation

Age UK Bury Befriending Service

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Website

https://ageuk.org.uk/bury/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Our volunteer drivers use their own cars to take elderly clients, who have no other means of transport, to events or appointments.

Activities

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

Skills & Attributes

Managing People, UK Driving Licence

Skills Description

Volunteers will need a full UK driving licence and use of their own insured vehicle. Volunteers will need to accompany and support clients whilst out, so will need to be friendly, able to make conversation easily, put people at ease and have lots of patience.

What is in it for you

Volunteers will be addressing the very big problem of social isolation ,which has been made worse by the pandemic. They will be providing a lifeline to elderly people who have lost the confidence to go out. For some clients this is a lifeline.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jane Lees

Role Address

Jubilee Centre Mosley Avenue Bury

Postcode (See Google maps below)

BL9 6NJ

Directions

FROM BURY ANY BUS THAT GOES UP WALMERSLEY ROAD 472, 481 GET OFF AT THE LINTON AVENUE BUS STOP

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

telephone Jane Lees on 07541 741891 or @ jane@ageukbury.org.uk

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

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 4 other volunteer role(s).
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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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