Volunteer Driver Volunteer Roles
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Do you enjoy driving? Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community?
We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!
You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by helping them get to the activities they enjoy and appointments that are important.
We are looking for drivers who will be happy to drive our house vehicles or your own vehicle.
Activities will include:
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Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
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Driving around the Nunney area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys
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Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Discovery staff.
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Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.
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Driving vehicles owned by the people we support or your own vehicle
Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance.
We are looking for drivers who:
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Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience
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Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent)
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Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys
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Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff
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Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (times and days can be discussed)
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Discovery volunteer:
Discovery supports people with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live more independently at home and in the community.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
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Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)
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Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Dimensions staff
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Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed as agreed
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An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector
Want to apply for this role?
If you’d like to be a Discovery volunteer, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Driver
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Volunteer Driver for the Hull, Beverley, Borough and Holderness Group. As a Volunteer Driver you will help reduce isolation by driving people who wouldn’t be able to attend their local group’s activities and events.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be friendly and welcoming and have previous experience of driving a minibus.
Apply
- Read through the role description carefully
- Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
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As a driver support volunteer, you will be part of our distribution team, dealing with all the general deliveries and collections from the general public.
Some key traits you will need as a Drivers support Volunteer:
- Are you, sociable, approachable, calm, cheerful, courteous, observant, and welcoming?
- Are you fit and able to lift boxes and furniture items?
- If you feel you this is something for you, fill in our application form.
- In return we offer a supportive working environment with on-going training and personal development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you enjoy driving? Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community?
We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!
You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by helping them get to the activities they enjoy and appointments that are important.
We are looking for drivers who will be happy to drive our house vehicles.
Activities will include:
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Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
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Driving around the Crewkerne area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys
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Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Discovery staff.
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Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.
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Driving vehicles owned by the people we support
Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance.
We are looking for drivers who:
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Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience
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Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent)
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Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys
-
Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff
-
Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (times and days can be discussed)
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Discovery volunteer:
Discovery supports people with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live more independently at home and in the community.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
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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 Discovery volunteer, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you enjoy driving? Would you like to make a difference to the people we support in your community?
We are looking for friendly drivers to join us!
You will meet some amazing people, whilst making a positive impact to their lives by helping them get to the activities they enjoy and appointments that are important.
We are looking for drivers who will be happy to drive our house vehicles or your own vehicle.
Activities will include:
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Driving the people we support between their homes and services in a safe manner, in accordance with UK law.
-
Driving around the Castle Cary area, which will be the start and end point of the majority of journeys
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Assisting people we support in and out of vehicles and locations – with assistance from trained Discovery staff.
-
Driving in a manner that is sensitive of physical and emotional requirements of the people we support.
-
Driving vehicles owned by the people we support or your own vehicle
Activities will NOT include: Personal care, medication or financial assistance.
We are looking for drivers who:
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Are aged 21 or over, with at least 2 years driving experience
-
Hold a full, clean and current UK Driving License (or equivalent)
-
Have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in relation to journeys
-
Are friendly with the people we support and our support staff
-
Are willing to commit to volunteer regularly (times and days can be discussed)
A DBS check and two character references will be required for this role.
What you’ll gain from being a Discovery volunteer:
Discovery supports people with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live more independently at home and in the community.
Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:
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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 Discovery volunteer, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Driver
Do you enjoy driving? Why not combine the good you can do through volunteering with a chance to explore your local area, engaging in good conversation, by driving blind and partially sighted people from their homes to local activities using your own vehicle?
Where?
Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall
What you will be doing?
Drive to BucksVision social groups and activities; sighted guiding.
What skills and experience are needed?
· Friendly and professional attitude, reliable and punctual
· Willingness to work independently
· Full Driver’s License
· Valid MOT certificate and proof of insurance
What will you gain from the role?
· A chance to make a difference
· Sense of purpose
· Build confidence, and improve wellbeing
· Working with people with sight loss
What support will be given?
· Induction
· Training Day, including sight loss awareness and sighted guiding
· Ongoing training and development opportunities
· Expenses
· Support from your Volunteer Manager and local Divisional volunteers.
Criminal Record Check Information/DBS
This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Check (Enhanced working with adults), as it involves supporting vulnerable people in a 1-2-1 basis.
FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for volunteer Driver's Assistants to join our busy friendly delivery team with redistributing tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester.
FareShare is a national charity fighting food poverty and global warming by tackling food surplus. We source overstocked food from retailers and manufacturers and engage many volunteers to help re-distribute it to over 220 frontline charities and community groups across Greater Manchester. These groups, in turn, provide meals to vulnerable people experiencing food poverty, individuals who are homeless, families, and people who are unemployed or socially isolated. This food would otherwise have gone to waste, so we are simultaneously supporting people in need and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Key responsibilities
Working closely with the driver of a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the benevolent projects we support.
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.
The required skills and attributes are:
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Interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values
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Physical fitness, to take on moving and handling of food orders
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Ability to follow procedures and instructions
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Good verbal communication skills
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High respect for Health & Safety procedures and standards
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Reliability and ability to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts
In return you will gain:
Career and CV advice and support
A reference for future employers
Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses
The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)
The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends
Our operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4pm.
Driver and Driver’s Assistant shifts begin at 8:30am.
We welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week.
The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What is the purpose of this role?
Supporting staff to manage the stockroom at the shop in Sutton in Ashfield and the Ransom Wood storage unit. On an occasional basis, to help with collections and deliveries, and transfer of stock between our shops in Sutton in Ashfield and West Bridgford.
What impact does this role have?
This role helps the shop to run efficiently and effectively, to be able to sell products for Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, which in turn, can be used to allow Age UK Notts to continue to run effective services for older people.
What activities might you be involved in?
- Supporting staff to manage the stock room within the Sutton shop – keeping racking clean and tidy, organising space to maintain good health and safety systems.
- Accepting donations from supporters that visit the shop and encouraging those who are taxpayers to sign up to Gift Aid to increase the value of the donation when sold by 25%.
- Processing items at Ransom Wood storage unit when there is no room to deposit them straight into the shop.
- Travelling with the driver to pick up donated items (furniture, white goods, bric-a-brac, clothing, or a mix of all 4)
- Completing deliveries with the driver to customers’ homes
- Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct
What are we looking for?
- The physical ability to lift and move furniture and other stock so applicants should be physically fit and be able to complete these tasks
- A willingness to complete a variety of tasks both in the shop and at the Ransom Wood storage unit.
- An individual who gets on well with people to facilitate good customer service
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Desirable:
- The ability to drive the van if needed (Luton van or equivalent) will be advantageous.
- Own transport to get to Ransom Wood storage unit (public transport is available but takes a long time
For insurance purposes, volunteer drivers are required to be over 21 and under 75
When would you be needed to volunteer?
We are looking for individuals who can volunteer either every Wednesday and/or Saturday between 9.30am and 4.30pm
What training will you be given?
You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role which will include a thorough induction.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
- The chance to make a difference to older people’s lives
- Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
- A comprehensive training programme
- The opportunity to learn new skills
- Experience to add to your CV
- The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
- Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
Additional Information
Please note a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring check) is required for this role which will be undertaken by the Charity at no cost to the volunteer, after being offered the role.
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteer Driver – collecting and guiding people with sight loss from their homes and into our vision support centres and social clubs enabling the Visually impaired to meet and socialise in the following areas SOUTHAM
Expenses are paid at 45p per mile.
Enhanced DBS free of charge is needed
2 x references will be requested.
Copy of driving licence, MOT and insurance will be required.
Please email for application form.
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We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team and assist patients with getting to and from appointments. By collecting patients from their homes and bringing them to the hospice and then ensuring them get home safely, you will have a key role in the team.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Collect patients from their homes on a prearranged day and time and bring them to the hospice
- Return patients back home at the end of the day services session, out-patient appointment or discharge from ward
- Ensure patients gain safe entry to their home
- Refer all medical, social and personal problems expressed by patients to staff
- Help with other related tasks when necessary
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team and assist patients with getting to and from appointments. By collecting patients from their homes and bringing them to the hospice and then ensuring them get home safely, you will have a key role in the team.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Collect patients from their homes on a prearranged day and time and bring them to the hospice
- Return patients back home at the end of the day services session, out-patient appointment or discharge from ward
- Ensure patients gain safe entry to their home
- Refer all medical, social and personal problems expressed by patients to staff
- Help with other related tasks when necessary
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people? RNIB wants you to be a Volunteer Driver.
For the people they help, our volunteer drivers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten their day and help get them to where they need to be.
Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.
Transporting BPS to/from weekly support group-weekly on Fridays to Newtownabbey and monthly to Greenisland.
*Clean Driving licence
*Enhanced Access NI
*2 references
*Good Interpersonal Skills
*Reliability
*Enthusiasm and patience
*Willingness to work independently.
Covering Newtownabbey/Carrickfergus & Greenisland area
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Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your community? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people and live in the Edinburgh and Lothian area? If so, we want you to come and join us as a Volunteer Driver.
Our volunteers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten the days for the people they drive. Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.
*Assist passengers in and out of vehicle; Drive to activities and events; Sighted Guiding.
*Willingness to work independently; Reliable and punctual.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Induction; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager.
*This role requires membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme (Children and Adults).
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Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your community? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people and live in the Edinburgh and Lothian area? If so, we want you to come and join us as a Volunteer Driver.
Our volunteers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten the days for the people they drive. Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time.
If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.
*Assist passengers in and out of vehicle; Drive to activities and events; Sighted Guiding.
*Willingness to work independently; Reliable and punctual.
*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Induction; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager.
*This role requires membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme (Children and Adults).
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About the role
Becoming a Bus Driver Volunteer is a wonderful way to have fun and meet new people whilst supporting the Charity in raising vital funds and awareness of the charity within the local communities across the county.
What you will be doing
• Driving our ‘Hearing Hopper’ outreach vehicle through the local communities within East Sussex
• Undertake vehicle and health & safety checks as required
• Act as an Ambassador for East Sussex Hearing whilst out and about
• Support the public to access the vehicle and/or services
• Assist other Volunteers and ESH staff to provide general hearing loss information and advice, including signposting to other services
• Deal with any issues or incidents as they arise – following East Sussex Hearing policy & procedures
• Help to keep the ‘Hearing hopper’ clean, tidy and safe
If you are seeking a hands-on role that lets you support East Sussex Hearing whilst having fun - Joining us as a Bus Driver Volunteer is the perfect opportunity! Let's make a difference together, as we’re ‘Here to Help You Hear.’
It is essential that you have a clean C1 driving licence with a minimum of two years' driving experience. The bus is similar in size to an NHS ambulance. Also, essential is the ability to travel to a rural location in Upper Dicker.
What will you gain from volunteering with us
• A chance to meet new people, make new friends and dedicate yourself to a rewarding role
• The time to develop new skills, take on new challenges and enjoy new experiences
• The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to East Sussex Hearing and support the deaf and hard of hearing community
• Travel expenses can be claimed
• FREE admission to our BSL Sign Language classes
• FREE admission to our Lipreading classes
• Access to exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for charity workers & volunteers
Training & Support
East Sussex Hearing will provide all relevant training at our Eastbourne centre, and locally where possible.
What we are looking for
• You're friendly, welcoming and enjoy being part of events
• You enjoy engaging with people and being part of a team
• You’re flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
• You’re over the age of 30 due to insurance purposes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.