Volunteer Driver

Purpose of the Role

To be a welcoming and friendly driver, collecting and escorting our members (who live with dementia) to and from activities and events.

Key tasks

• To collect members from their homes and transport to our regular Empowerment Groups and other ad-hoc activities at agreed times
• Where required, to escort members into the venue upon arrival
• To chat to members on route, helping them to feeling welcome and comfortable
• To collect members at the agreed time and escort home again

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

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. Our regular empowerment groups in Bangor, Ballymoney, Armagh, Omagh, Derry/Londonderry, Newtownards, Newry, Enniskillen, Irvinestown and Belfast. We would welcome drivers from those areas. 

How to Apply

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

Note: This role is subject to an enhanced level ACCESS NI check.