At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive and support amazing people in your community while exploring new places.
- Company: Dimensions, a leading organisation supporting autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Free online training, support from friendly staff, and potential expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Flexible volunteering schedule to fit your routine.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in social care.
- Qualifications: Valid UK Driving License, 21+, and at least 2 years driving experience.
Would you like to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy the freedom of driving and exploring new places? We are looking for a friendly volunteer to drive with people we support who live in the Aldershot area. You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact on their lives by driving to places they enjoy and appointments that are important.
The volunteer will be asked to drive a Ford Transit van which has been converted to accommodate wheelchairs. The people we support will always be accompanied by their support workers during all journeys.
Activities will include:
- Driving the people we support between their home and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
- Assisting the person in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Dimensions staff.
- Driving in a manner that is sensitive to the physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.
We are looking for a volunteer who:
- Has a valid UK Driving License (or equivalent).
- Is aged 21 or over with at least 2 years driving experience.
- Has the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys.
- Is friendly, reliable and has good punctuality.
- Is willing to commit to volunteer regularly so that the people we support are able to get into a routine (exact times/days can be discussed).
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:
- Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses).
- Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff.
- Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed as agreed.
- An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector.
Want to apply for this role? If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!
