Driver Volunteer - Enniskillen area - Thursdays and ad hoc

As a Driver Volunteer you will support Dementia NI members by collecting and escorting to and from activities and events. This role is particularly suitable to someone with a keen interest in supporting people living with dementia.

Skills/experience required

• ·Friendly, positive, and approachable
• Ability to be empathetic, patient, and calm
• Good communication skills
• Committed to upholding members confidentiality
• Good time keeping and reliable
• Clean driving licence and access to a safe, well-maintained, and insured car

Tasks

• To collect members from their homes and transport to our regular Empowerment groups and other adhoc activities at agreed times
• Chat with members during their journey helping them to feel welcome and comfortable
• Where required, to escort members into the venue upon arrival
• To collect members at the agreed time and escort home again

Time commitment

Ideally, we are looking for individuals who can commit to supporting between one and four times a month. 

Location 

Covering an agreed area, your role will make an impact in your local community and as far as you are happy to travel. The Enniskillen group meet fortnightly on a Thursday morning from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

Apply

Please apply via our website: www.dementiani.org/support-us/volunteer-with-dementia-ni or call Amy on 07734 373602 for further information.

Please note

This role is subject to an enhanced level ACCESS NI check.  This role qualifies for mileage expenses as agreed with your Volunteer Coordinator.