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Drivers for Ongar and Villages

For Ongar and Villages Voluntary Care

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ABOUT YOU:

Have you recently retired or have you found that you have some spare time on your hands? Do you want to make a real difference in your community to clients who are frail? Do you drive your own car?

ABOUT US:

Ongar and Villages Voluntary Care are a caring group of volunteers aiming to relieve situations of need by coming to the aid of people in Ongar and the surrounding villages that are served by Ongar Doctors. We transport on average 10 clients to appointments each week.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

Volunteers who have their own car to join a team of volunteer drivers who can drive frail clients to mainly medical appointments ensuring that they have a safe reliable journey and keeping them company while they are waiting to see the doctor. Most journeys are to local hospitals and the local surgery.

What skills do I need?

Full driving licence needed.

Caring person who is kind to frail clients and can be relied on.

All agreed expenses are met, including mileage at 45 per mile and 5p per passenger.

Access to a car or owner.

Interests

  • Disability
  • Older People

Activities

  • Driving

Details

  • Accessibility
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Millage allowance of 50p per mile with passenger
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Mainly weekdays daytime hours

Location

This opportunity is available in: Epping

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