Minibus Escort Volunteer
Aims and goals
We need caring, patient people to help our clients enjoy their time at our day centres in Northampton and Kettering by travelling on our minibuses with them.
We are sure that you will enjoy volunteering with us, and that you will always feel supported and safe.
All we ask is that you are:
- age 18 or over
- have empathy with older people
- patient and supportive
- able to remain calm and confident
Role description
Please be aware that this role requires you to be available both morning and afternoon on the same day, on one or more days a week. This role description no way implies or states that a contract of employment is or will be offered. This is a voluntary unpaid role.
Working day
Shifts are weekdays 8.30am - 10.30am and 2.45pm - 4.45pm (four hours a day). This role is subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
What your day could involve
- Ensuring all clients are welcomed and acknowledged.
- Accompanying our day centre clients on the minibus to and from their home to our day centre.
- Assisting clients on and off the minibus, ensuring their safety is paramount
Some important points
- Additional training will be required
- You may be asked to perform other duties in line with the aims of this role, which are reasonably required at the time
Travelling on our minibuses gives our day centre clients the opportunity to chat with friends and can be something they look forward to.