Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Volunteering

Social Club Driver

For 4Sight Vision Support

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As a 4Sight Vision Support volunteer car driver you will enable people with sight loss to access our East Preston/Littlehampton 4Sight Club. Using your own transport, you would collect members from their agreed location, transport them to the club and return them as agreed.

Drivers are requested to use their own vehicle (mileage paid). You may be required to assist members in and out of the vehicle but only if appropriate and safe to do so.

Skills

The passion to make a positive difference to people with sight loss would advantageous. Having courteous and competent driving skills is a must. To have good communication skills and the ability to work with venerable people is essential. Being flexible, reliable and self-motivated is key due to the nature of this role.

Specific role requirements:

- Clean, full driving licence

- Road worthy vehicle

- Up-to-date MOT certificate

- Full vehicle insurance

About 4Sight Vision Support

4Sight Vision Support is a charity supporting people with sight loss and a membership organisation, based in West Sussex.
We provide services to improve health and wellbeing, promote independence and prevent social isolation.
We also provide information, advice and practical support to anyone with sight impairment, carers, families and other organisations.
4Sight Vision Support operates with a small staff team and several hundred volunteers who are essential in the delivery of our services.
We rely on fundraising, events, donations, legacies and other activities to the meet the annual costs involved in running 4Sight Vision Support. We work closely with other local organisations, councils and health services to provide comprehensive sustainable support to everyone affected by sight loss.

Interests

  • Disability

Activities

  • Driving

Details

  • Yes - DBS check required
    Simple CareCheck process by email.
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • Yes - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • No - Suitable for Under 18's
  • No - Training provided
  • Yes - Volunteer induction
  • Yes - Volunteer Policy
  • No - Volunteers covered by insurance
    Requires own insurance and a letter from the insurance company to confirm acceptance of voluntary driving
  • No - Written role description

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No Yes No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Our East Preston/Littlehampton Social Club meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month, at 2-4pm

Location

4Sight Vision Support
Duke Street
Littlehampton
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 6EU

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