You will play an important role in the lives of those in need of a friendly driver. Many of the people we support have their own specially adapted vehicles, so you will need to be happy to drive these. You will make a difference by being a reliable driver to take them to appointments and activities. We particularly need a person who is happy to drive & accompany a young person to watch banger racing once a month. The racing takes place on the last Friday of the month in the evening.
Skills required
- To be a confident driver with a full clean driver’s licence
- To be able to assist when necessary with sighted guidance/orientation
- To be kind and friendly, empathetic and patient
- To be reliable and punctual
Benefits
- This is a fantastic opportunity to give something positive back to society and have a direct impact on someone’s life.
- Driving is a great way to get out and about, meet new people and help others.
- SeeAbility provides training and this can help you to develop new skills.
- Volunteers can claim travel expenses.
About Us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at [email protected]