Volunteer Driver - Lewisham
Age UK Lewisham & Southwark
As a Volunteer Driver, you will use your own car to transport vulnerable adults to medical appointments, community groups, social outings, and practical tasks like shopping. You’ll ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably throughout their journey.
We are Community Connections Transport, a scheme led by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents of Lewisham, who face physical or psychological challenges that prevent them from using public transport. With your help, we can offer them the freedom to get around. As a Volunteer Driver, you will use your own car to transport vulnerable adults to medical appointments, community groups, social outings, and practical tasks like shopping. You’ll ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably throughout their journey. Our service users are individuals who face challenges using public transport due to physical or mental health barriers. This may include those living with dementia or recovering from a stroke. You will not be expected to provide physical assistance, all service users can mobilise independently, either on their own or with their personal mobility aids. You can volunteer on a regular or casual basis, taking on drives when you can. We ask for at least a 6-month commitment, with the availability to do one drive per week.
Driving (must have full driving license)
UK Driving Licence
You should be a confident driver with valid insurance and an up-to-date MOT. An ability to listen, engage in friendly conversation and respect others’ views is essential. Any voluntary or professional experience of working with older people or those with disabilities would be fantastic, but this is not essential.
You'll get the satisfaction of making a real impact in your community, make new friendships with other volunteers and those you support. You'll gain CV-boosting skills and experience. Training is provided, and we can supply references after three months. You'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and fun team and gain the confidence of playing a valued role in a respected charity.
One drive per week for 6 months
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Various locations in and around the London Borough of Lewisham.
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