Do you drive and have your own car? Would you like to help the elderly, frail or housebound Island residents who are unable to access transport to get to appointments, essential services and support they need? If so, we want to hear from you!
Optio need volunteer drivers in the Newport area, to take members to medical appointments/visits, day centres, and essential shopping trips.
Volunteer drivers are reimbursed at 45p per mile and can volunteer for as little or as much time as they can spare.
Skills
You need to be a good driver, friendly, patient and a good listener. You also need to live in the Newport area.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 23/09/2015
End Date: 30/09/2018
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Location
Based
around
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30
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