Become a tea party driver

Opportunity by Reengage
Available from home
Location Leicester LE1, UK

Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Drivers take older people to the parties and stay with them to enjoy the get-together.

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About this role

LOOKING FOR DRIVERS IN POSTCODES LE1, LE2, LE3, LE4, LE5!

Driving one to two older guests using your own car to a tea party venue and returning them home again after the event .
Staying at the tea party to help with conversation and serve refreshments.
Liaising with the group coordinator to confirm which older guests you will pick up.
Informing the group coordinator of any safeguarding concerns or issues you might have.
Following all guidance in your driver training modules to ensure that the tea parties are enjoyable, appropriate, and in line with our charitable aims.

 

 

When you can volunteer

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Requirements

  • Relevant qualification or training
  • Access to a vehicle
  • Driving license
  • Willing to take a DBS Check

We are looking for volunteer drivers with the following skills and attributes:

Organised
Good conversational skills
Considerate driving ability
Ability to navigate to new addresses
A friendly, and empathetic approach
Patience and understanding of supporting older people
Basic computer literacy (including the ability to use emails)

Skills

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Location

This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home

Available from home

Location Leicester LE1, UK

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