Van Driver & Social Group Volunteer - Caring Neighbourhood Program - City of Victor Harbor

Would you like to be involved with a fabulous group of staff and volunteers to help support socially isolated people in the community?

The Caring Neighbourhood Program provides social opportunities that are based on companionship and friendship to enable people who are socially isolated through ageing or degenerative conditions to make meaningful connections within their local community.

The Van Driver & Social Group volunteer role involves driving the van to transport and support people at lunch outings held on the seccond Wednesday of each month.

Key Activities include:

• Plan route for pick up / drop off of attendees.

• Phone attendees of group program to arrange time for pick up.

• Liaise with van assistant volunteer and work as a team.

• Collect keys and vehicle - check vehicle prior to outing.

• Transport, build rapport and support any specific needs of the attendees.

• Inform CNP staff immediately of any people who do not respond to the door on pick up.

• Welcome and support new members to the group.

• Spend meaningful time together at outing, learning from each other’s knowledge and skills.

• Collecting program money and keeping a record of attendees.

• Inform CNP staff of any cancellations, issues or incidents at the program.

• Assist participants to choose lunch and order for a small group.

You will enjoy:

• Meeting new people and make a positive difference in their lives.

• Networking with other volunteers and your community.

• Apply existing knowledge and skills.