Volunteer Driver Role

Become an activity group driver! Its so rewarding!!!! As an activity group driver, you’ll collect older people from their homes, accompany them to the monthly activity group and drop them home again afterwards. The activity group will be at the same community venue and will include older people, activity group leads, drivers, and the activity group coordinator. Activity groups last 2 hours and they are a chance for people to socailise over a brew and in some cases get involved in activities (if they choose to) Activity groups are free monthly groups that are open to older people who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. Activity groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends in their local area. To become an activity group driver, you’ll need to: Attend a 30-minute online volunteer group induction Complete an ID check Provide a reference Complete online volunteer training modules Tasks include: Keeping in regular contact with the activity group coordinator so they know when you’re available to drive, and so you know which older people you’re driving. Planning your route so you can safely collect the older people and drive them to and from the activity group in good time. Collecting one or two older people, driving them to the activity group and dropping them home again afterwards. Staying at the activity group to help serve refreshments and to socialise with the older people and other volunteers. Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that the activity groups are safe, enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims. Reporting any concerns to the activity group coordinator. Keeping your knowledge and training up to date. The driver roles are for Bramhall, Cheadle & Gatley SK3, SK7, SK8, (You only need to apply for one area)