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Title

Volunteer Drivers

Organisation

South Croydon Day Centre for the Elderly

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Website

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What you will be doing

Our centre relies on volunteer drivers to bring in the elderly using the facilities. We open on Mondays and Thursdays. Typically, the drivers will go to the visitors' homes in the morning and bring them in. When the day's activities finishes by 3 pm, the drivers will take them home. Transport is provided to visitors living within a radius of 1.5 miles of the centre.

Activities

Driving (must have full driving license)

Skills & Attributes

Customer Service

Skills Description

The interested volunteer will need to have a valid driving licence, pass DBS check, have own car and be good at interpersonal skills and have an interest in the welfare of older people.

What is in it for you

It is a tremendous way to show care and concern to the older generation and provide a service to help prevent isolation and improve quality of life for the older people.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Frank Ip

Role Address

Rear of St Peter's Hall 2 Ledbury Road Croydon

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CR0 1EP

Directions

We are behind the NatWest Bank on Brighton Road, near the former Swan and Sugar Loaf Pub.

Number of volunteers required

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

We are interested in inquiries from people who can take the responsibility of providing the service regardless of background. 21+ Only

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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