How this role makes a difference:

This is about so much more than providing a lift. Your support would give him the opportunity to get out of his home, enjoy a change of scenery, access activities and services, and feel more connected to the world around him by socialising with others. Just as importantly, it would help reduce the isolation he experiences and support his emotional wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Skills & experience required:

An understanding of those with different additional needs

Ability and wish to work with a range of ages.

Respectful of individual needs and communication differences.

A safe and confident driver with access to a suitable vehicle.

Induction, Learning & Development:
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:

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.

Benefits of Volunteering with Jewish Care:

Without our volunteers, we simply couldn’t function. We absolutely depend on you. Whatever your age, disability, whether you are working, unemployed or retired, there are opportunities to help at Jewish Care.



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

Our aim is to enable people to enjoy a first-class experience as volunteers, making the most of their skills to make an impact on the communities that Jewish Care serve.



Why get involved with Jewish Care?
The work of Jewish Care and the services we provide to our community are vital. We touch the lives of 10,000 people each week, with everything we do being underpinned by our Jewish values and ethics. We provide services to:

Older people
People with Mental Health needs
Holocaust Survivors
People who are living with Dementia
People with physical and sensory disabilities
People who care for others

We can only do this thanks to our amazing professional staff of 1,400 and the 3,000 dedicated volunteers who help make our work possible.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work or our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff. This role does not form any part of any contract of employment.