Drivers

This is an exciting opportunity to meet and engage with people from all around the world; these are the seafarers aboard the container ships which bring 95% of all our everyday goods (e.g. food, clothes, electrical items, cars) to our island nation. The crews will often have been away at sea for up to 9 months with no contact with family and friends. They will be looking forward to visiting the seafarers’ centre in their off-duty hours for some rest and relaxation and an opportunity to access the internet to re-connect with family. As a volunteer driver you can help us to transfer the seafarers between the ship and the seafarers’ centre; this could be around the Port of Tilbury or between Tilbury and DP World (Stanford-Le-Hope), maybe also to the local shops or Lakeside.  

The QVSR Seafarers’ Centre at the Port of Tilbury is managed by the Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest, a charity established in 1843 to look after the welfare of seafarers visiting the Port of London. Over 8,500 seafarers visit the centre at Tilbury each year and we aim to provide them with a welcoming environment where they can relax, catch up with family and friends via the internet and enjoy a game of pool, table tennis or basketball.

What skills do I need?

·         Full Clean Driving Licence (you need to be aged between 25 to 70)

·         Enthusiasm and passion for engaging with people and helping others.

·         Compassionate concern for the well-being of others.

·         Flexible approach.

·         Culturally aware with the ability to relate easily to many different cultures, faiths, ages, and needs.

·         Good communication skills.

·         Ability to use own initiative and to work as part of a team.

Interests

• Civic Responsibility and Communities
• No specific interest

Activities

• Driving
• General Helping
• Supporting People and Befriending