Tuesday Outing / Chinese Outing Volunteer Driver

Role Title: Tuesday Outing / Chinese Community Driver – Volunteer
Frequency: Every fortnight
Day: Tuesday
Time: Approximately 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Commitment: Flexible – fortnightly

Detailed description

Do you enjoy driving and spending time with people? Help our Chinese-speaking community members stay connected and enjoy regular social outings.

CCA NSW is seeking a friendly and reliable volunteer driver to assist with our Tuesday Outing / Chinese Outing program.

The role involves transporting clients safely to and from community outings and supporting them to enjoy social activities in a welcoming and friendly environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older people and would like to contribute to the wellbeing and social connection of members of the Chinese-speaking community.

Key duties

• Safely transport clients to and from scheduled outings.
• Assist clients with entering and exiting the vehicle where required.
• Provide friendly and respectful support to clients throughout the outing.
• Follow agreed transport routes, schedules and procedures.
• Assist with general coordination of the outing where required.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Communicate any client wellbeing or safety concerns to CCA NSW staff.
• Work cooperatively with staff and other volunteers.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for all participants.

Skills and experience

The ideal volunteer will:

• Hold a current unrestricted/full C Class Australian driver's licence.
• Be a safe and confident driver.
• Be reliable, patient and approachable.
• Enjoy interacting with older people.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be respectful of different cultural backgrounds.
• Be comfortable assisting clients with varying mobility needs.

Previous experience in community transport, aged care or working with older people is desirable but not required.

About CCA NSW

CCA NSW is a community-focused organisation providing services and programs designed to support people to remain connected, independent and actively involved in their community.

Our volunteers are an important part of what we do and help create meaningful opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits of volunteering

• Make a direct difference to the lives of older community members.
• Support the Chinese-speaking community to remain socially connected.
• Meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Develop valuable community and interpersonal skills.
• Become part of a supportive volunteer team.
• Enjoy regular social interaction and meaningful volunteering.
• Receive induction, guidance and support from CCA NSW.

Your impact

For many older people, regular outings are an important opportunity to socialise, build friendships and remain connected with their community. Your support as a volunteer driver can help make these experiences possible and reduce social isolation.

Application requirements

A full/unrestricted C Class driver's licence is required.

Volunteers will be required to complete CCA NSW's volunteer onboarding process, including relevant checks, induction and training as applicable.