Match Day Buddy & Driver Volunteer

Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Lucy B
Provided
Requirements
#117768
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Friendly and reliable volunteer driver to support an adult with a learning disability to attend rugby matches.
We are looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to support an adult with learning and physical disabilities to attend rugby matches and enjoy a shared social experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Collect our wheelchair-accessible vehicle from Harpenden
- Drive the vehicle to St Albans to collect our Rugby fan
- Travel together to a rugby match at Old Albanian RFC and enjoy the experience alongside them
- Provide friendly companionship and support during the match
- Safely return the adult to their home in St Albans after the event
- Return the wheelchair-accessible vehicle to Harpenden
This is a rewarding befriending role combined with driving responsibilities.
Your qualities and characteristics
- Aged 21-70 years
- Hold a clean, full and valid UK driving Licence
- Confident, safe driver
- Friendly, caring, approachable and respectful
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Supportive attitude and willingness to engage socially
Support Provided:
Full training will be given and you will be supported throughout your volunteering experience.
Seeking multiple volunteers
We are recruiting multiple volunteers to help support our team of dedicated drivers. If you’re interested in the role, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
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