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RE-engage
- VO97838
Our tea party drivers are a vital part of the Re-engage team.
Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Drivers take older people to the parties and stay with them to enjoy the get-together. Over time, drivers and older guests get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories.
As a tea party driver, you liaise with your group coordinator and take older guests to and from the tea parties each month. Staying at the tea party is part of your role, so it’s much more than being a driver.
You will need to have a full, clean, driving license, and a PVG. You will also need to check that you are covered by your regular motor insurance policy to do this role.
Tasks include:
• Driving one to two older guests using your own car to a tea party venue and returning them home again after the event .
• Staying at the tea party to help with conversation and serve refreshments.
• Liaising with the group coordinator to confirm which older guests you will pick up.
• Informing the group coordinator of any safeguarding concerns or issues you might have.
• Following all guidance in your driver training modules to ensure that the tea parties are enjoyable, appropriate, and in line with our charitable aims.
No experience necessary however we are looking for drivers with the following skills and attributes:
• Organised
• Good conversational skills
• Considerate driving ability
• Ability to navigate to new addresses
• A friendly, and empathetic approach
• Patience and understanding of supporting older people
• Basic computer literacy (including the ability to use emails)
This is a flexible, voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability.
Experience required
No Expertise, Caring,Good Communicator,Organised,Patient,Reliable / Dependable,Sociable,Trustworthy,
Travel details
The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Across South Lanarkshire,North Lanarkshire
Dates
20 November 2024 - 19 February 2025
Support
Training details
Core and role specific training is self directed online.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction,
Availability
Mon
Tue
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Tea party driver with RE-engage
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Esther Lynn, RE-engage
Esther Lynn, RE-engage
Email address: esther.lynn@reengage.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Contact name: Volunteer@VASLan
Email address: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Phone: 01698 300390
Thank you for registering your interest in Tea party driver with RE-engage.
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