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Volunteer Driver

Time Commitment: Ad hoc

Location: In person (Richmond Borough)

About this role

We support many clients who are lonely and isolated and some potentially house-bound due to age, disability, mobility issues and/or mental health challenges. Our team of Volunteer Drivers take clients to and from crucial health appointments and wellbeing services in the community.

Image of a man wearing a grey flat cap in a wheelchair being pushed by a woman in a dark grey coat.

What we are looking for

  • Licensed driver with Business Class 1 Insurance
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Someone who is friendly, approachable and flexible

What will I be doing?

As a Volunteer Driver, you will take one of our clients from their home to somewhere in the community, collect them when they are finished and take them home. In this role you might:

  • Drive someone to a hospital or GP appointment
  • Take someone shopping
  • Drive someone to community events or activities

How will Ruils support you?

We will provide you with onboarding training, safeguarding training and ongoing support throughout your time volunteering with us. This includes regular check ins over the phone and in person support sessions and trainings open to all volunteers.

This role is for me, what next?

Our volunteers go through the safer recruitment process, which ensures the safety of our clients. This includes:

  • Application
  • Reference Check
  • DBS Check
  • Training sessions

To apply, fill in the contact for below and our team will send you the application form.

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