At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive veterans to events and provide friendly support during their journey.
- Company: Community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting veterans.
- Benefits: Make a difference, gain experience, and meet new people.
- Other info: Regular commitment on Wednesdays with full training provided.
- Why this job: Help reduce isolation for veterans while enhancing your community skills.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a friendly attitude.
The role involves collecting the member from their homes and bringing them to our event. You will be providing passengers with full details of journey pick-up and arrival times and guiding veterans who don't have an escort. Full training is provided to add sighted guiding to your skill set.
We are looking for volunteer drivers to support our veterans attending a local coffee morning held on a Wednesday. Volunteer drivers are essential to helping our veterans engage in events and activities to help reduce their isolation and loneliness. Coffee mornings are usually held on the third and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Activities you will be doing:
- Community Work
- Driving (must have full driving licence)
What skills are required for this role:
- UK Driving Licence
- Talking To Others
Why these skills are required:
The skills required are a full clean driving licence and own car. Be friendly and welcoming, patient, and good at using your initiative. Full training and support provided. Reasonable out of pocket expenses.
What is in it for you:
This role helps our veterans re-engage with their communities. The opportunity helps you make a difference in someone else's life. Opportunity to make friends and socialise.
Time Commitment:
Regular commitment on a Wednesday.
Number of volunteers required: 2
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