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Volunteer Driver

MHA-Methodist Homes

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At MHA Communities South London we support older people to live independently in their own homes and communities. We offer a variety of social activities and services for people aged 55.

As a volunteer driver you’ll support our MHA Community members by providing transport to MHA groups. Some of our members are isolated and rely on their volunteer driver to take them to their activities.

Benefits for you:

• Help improve the quality of life for older people
• Be part of a friendly team and meet new people
• Support your community
• Keep socially active
• Develop new skills

Skills and qualities desired:

• Good communication and people skills
• Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people and people living with Dementia
• You will be reliable and punctual
• A willingness to engage with training and development
• You will have a strong driving safety awareness

Training, support, and requirements:

• Proof of a clean driving licence, insurance cover and MOT
• Access to own vehicle
• A good driving safety awareness
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two character references are required
• We will provide you with a full induction for the role
• Training on safeguarding, health and safety and other training and updating of skills and knowledge relevant to the role
• Ongoing support from a named contact

Times and Commitment:

• Tuesday and/or Thursday- 10am-11am and 12.30pm-1.30pm
• Not available during this time? We also have occasional events and activities. Days and times variable, please get in touch.
• 2 hours per week
• We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months

*Please note- we can only accept applications from volunteers who currently live in the UK*

Driving (must have full driving license)

UK Driving Licence, Communication Skills

• Good communication and people skills • Patience, empathy and understanding of the needs of older people and people living with Dementia • You will be reliable and punctual • A willingness to engage with training and development • You will have a strong driving safety awareness

• Help improve the quality of life for older people • Be part of a friendly team and meet new people • Support your community • Keep socially active • Develop new skills

• Tuesday and/or Thursday- 10am-11am and 12.30pm-1.30pm • Not available during this time? We also have occasional events and activities. Days and times variable, please get in touch. • 2 hours per week • We ask you to be able to commit on a regular basis for a minimum of six months

Further location details may be provided below.

17 Shirley Church Road Croydon

CR9 5AL

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18-25,25+,65+

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We’re fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is rooted in our values of respect, nurture and inspire. We are proud to have developed our own EDI Strategy which is underpinned by three core values: MHA will embrace the diversity of all our people: colleagues, volunteers, residents, service users, visitors and everyone associated with MHA to create a harmonious environment, accessible to all, reflective of the communities in which we work, where people are comfortable to be themselves and realise their full potential. MHA will challenge inequality in all its forms and will promote dignity, respect and understanding within MHA and our wider community. MHA will attract, select and retain a talented diverse range of talented people to work at MHA and will value the contribution made by everyone.

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