Van Outing Driver - Balclutha
Can you give a few hours of your time to help older persons get out for a drive? Holmdene offers rest home and hospital level care within a supportive community for its residents. With friendly staff and freshly cooked meals it creates a home-like atmosphere.
They are looking for volunteer van drivers to take their residents on outings around the Balclutha area. Residents like to have a coffee and cake somewhere along the way, or park somewhere with a good view to have a social chat.
What would you do?
- Ensure that residents are safely transferred into and from the van during the trip
- Engage with residents in a friendly manner during the outing
- Provide companionship during the outing/activity to enhance their experience
- First aid training is provided
- Activities staff will accompany you and the residents
- Give your time weekly
- You will receive a full orientation and training and will always be working alongside staff
No two days are the same, time flies during the outing and it's a wonderfully rewarding experience. Beware - you might experience a 'helper's high' as your volunteering can lead to a rush of euphoria and the release of endorphins!
If you would like to volunteer asap, please contact Holmdene on 03 4181468 or email holmdene.admin@psotago.org.nz.
Requirements
- Full clean and current drivers license
- Able to drive a manual van
- Able to work independently
- Physically fit enough to assist with pushing residents in wheel chairs
- Police check
- Reliable and dedicated, residents cannot go on an outing without the support of a volunteer diver
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 6 Months is required
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
Thursdays 1:00 – 3:45pm