Volunteers

Position:

Location:

Responsible to:

Field of work:

• Minibus Driving
• Supporting social outings for elderly and vulnerable adults

Would suit:

• Someone wanting to make a direct difference to peoples’ lives and have contact with beneficiaries.
• Anyone looking to gain work experience in a caring, medical or charity environment.
• Anyone who wants to do something worthwhile in their spare time.
• Anyone looking to learn new skills and experiences.
• People looking to develop confidence and communication skills.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide transport to various locations (e.g. shopping, church, bingo, day-trips), waiting until events have ended, before driving them back to the nursing home.
• Help elderly residents in and out of the minibus.
• Chat to residents.

Applicant requirements:

• Empathetic, caring and understanding individual.
• Honest, reliable and patient individual with good listening skills.
• Non-judgemental and tolerant attitude is imperative.
• Reliable and punctual individual.
• Must be able to travel to care home.
• Knowledge of the local area is essential.
• HGV license (held for 3yrs) is desirable, but not essential.
• Individuals will be CRB checked.

Location:

• Birch Hill, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JZ.
• Alexandra House, 2-4 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1QD.

Working Hours:

As and when required (Mon – Fri, office hours).

Reimbursement of Expenses:

As agreed with the Facilities Manager or Activities and Crafts Co-ordinator.

Please apply to Adam Hanrahan, National Volunteers Co-ordinator on 01344 294719 or email adam.hanrahan@ben.org.uk