Jewish Care
Volunteer Drivers – to and/or from Sandringham
Volunteer Drivers using their own vehicle to and from Ronson Family Community Centre from Monday to Thursday 9:00-10:30 and 2:30-4:00
What difference you will make
Enables older, isolated frail members of the Jewish Care community, to access the Ronson Family Community Centre. They will be able to socialise, have a hot meal with others and engage in activities. This ensures those who cannot access any other transport, a day out which improves their wellbeing immeasurably, often enabling a family carer to gain much-needed respite
What additional skills or experience you should have
A clean driving licence
Fit and well enough to help the client access the car
A can - do attitude
A happy, confident and positive demeanour.
Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others.
A strong understanding and of issues that affect people in later life.
Reliability, consistency and dependability.
Good conversational and listening skills with a clear speaking voice.
Patience, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude.
The ability to work independently but also stay within the role’s boundaries – recognising what should and shouldn’t be done and when to seek advice or report concerns.
What training we will provide for you
Training is available so volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks.
Jewish Care will provide the following training, essential for this role:
Manual handling training
Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures.
Provide Induction Training: Getting to know Jewish Care, Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR.
Provide on the job induction
What you will get out of volunteering for us
As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends:
- Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support
- Be part of a great team and make new friends
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment
- Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Sandringham
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
Between 2 and 4 hours
Availability:
On-going
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