Volunteer Driver - Burnham-on-Sea
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Would you like to make a real difference to someone's life? Glenda loves her drumming class on a Friday and would like a friendly volunteer driver to help her get to and from her class!
Activities will include: • Driving Glenda (and potentially others) to and from the drumming class (Fridays, 10.30am - 12pm) • Driving from Glastonbury to Burnham-on-Sea, and back • Ensuring passengers are safely secured in the car • Chatting and being friendly You can either use your own car or drive one of the people we support's vehicle, a Seat Alhambra. Please note that Glenda has a wheelchair which would need to be transported too
What you can expect from Discovery: * An organisation that values volunteers’ individual differences, interests and strengths * A welcoming, supportive and positive volunteering atmosphere * Comprehensive support from professional, friendly and trained Discovery staff * A comprehensive and personal induction to volunteering and your role * Agreed travel expenses reimbursed * An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector.
A regular commitment would be appreciated (eg every week, twice a month)
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Discovery
We are Dimensions Somerset SEV – a new, social enterprise formed from a ground breaking partnership between Dimensions and Somerset County Council, together with customers, family carers and staff.
Discovery supports people with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex needs. We are driven by our values. People with learning disabilities and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we want every person we support to have a great life, with excellent outcomes.
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