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Title

Minibus Escort

Organisation

Ham and Petersham SOS

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Website

http://www.hamandpetershamsos.co.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

We are looking for Volunteers to assist the SOS minibus drivers to transport the elderly and or disabled people to a variety of locations as part of our outings program or locally to Sainsbury’s in Kingston and Kew Retail Park. You will need to be able to ensure all clients are seated with their seat belts fastened, sometime offer an arm for support and possibly carry shopping bags from the minibus to their front door.

Activities

General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

People Skills

Skills Description

We are looking for people of all ages with a heart for older and or disabled people. You will need to be reliable, friendly and approachable and have empathy, compassion and patience. Someone who is willing to help people to stay independent. In good health as you may be required to assist older people with shopping bag.

What is in it for you

So many people don't have family who live close to them. We connect people who want to help, with people who need help. It's a win, win. Those who volunteer feel more engaged with the people within their own local communities. And those people who ask us for help are able to get to appointments, see their friends and get out and about. The opportunity to go on our monthly outings.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jill Hancock

Role Address

Varied due to the nature of the role

Postcode (See Google maps below)

TW10

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

visit our website, e-mail us or call the office

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

We Welcome

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Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 8 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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