Companion for our Memories Minibus Clients- No Driving

Aim of volunteering role: To assist our clients who have dementia, who use our minibus to get to and from Heads Up Somerset.

Tasks:

·      To be welcoming to our clients and help them on and off the minibus if needed (no lifting involved)

·      To make sure clients are safe, and provide company and support to our clients on the journey as needed

·      To assist the minibus driver as needed

·      To carry out tasks as instructed by your supervisor

·      To follow all instruction and training given on health & safety and safeguarding

Time commitment: Add hock Wednesdays or Fridays 9.30am-10.30am and/or 3pm - 4pm

Where: Heads Up Somerset, Upper Breach, South Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QG

What you need to have:

·      This role has a minimum age of 18 and will require Heads Up to carry out a DBS check for you

·      An interest in the work of Heads Up Somerset

·      Be naturally patient with excellent listening skills and have good common sense

·      Have a friendly and outgoing personality, with personal resilience in sometimes challenging situations

·      Flexibility and the ability to follow instruction

·      Allow Heads Up to carry out a DBS check for you

Benefits to you:

·      You will have that lovely warm feeling of knowing you are directly helping clients, contributing to the charity and helping our clients improve their confidence and become more connected with their community

·      You will be part of a welcoming family of staff and volunteers

·      You are eligible for a volunteer reference after three months consecutive volunteering

How to apply: Please complete the Volunteer Application Form to tell us about you. We will contact you for an informal chat to see if this role is for you and you can ask any questions. Your references will be contacted and if accepted, you will be given a volunteer health & safety induction and any appropriate training.