Basingstoke NeighbourCare needs you!
DRIVERS REQUIRED
We provide a service for elderly people in YOUR community. Particularly for those who find it difficult to use public transport or lack the confidence to go out on their own. We provide a driving service to pick them up from home, take them to their appointment and bring them home again, using our volunteers own car. We also take clients shopping, to social events such as lunch clubs, helping them remain part of their community.
We need drivers who can spare a few hours a week during the day time, Monday to Friday, and who have a car that is comprehensively insured and suitable for carrying an elderly person. In return we will cover your petrol cost from home currently we pay 45p per mile. Some of our driver currently work shifts and can only offer 1 or part of a day per week but even this amount of time can help us. You can choose what hours/days you are available and what duties you undertake.
BEFRIENDERS REQUIRED
Would you have an hour a week free in the daytime? (Monday to Friday). Many elderly people would love to have someone to come and see them for a cup of tea and a chat. You could be the first person they see that week who has time just for them! You will gain great satisfaction and help them to relieve their loneliness. We try to find you someone who lives near to you so that if you do not have your own transport you can walk to them. But if you have to use your car or public transport we will reimburse your costs.
We need people who have time and patience and like talking to elderly people. You need to have good listening skills and be able to show empathy. We will provide you with training and support and match you with one of our clients. Our befriending co-ordinator will take you to your first meeting with our client and support you as necessary.
If you are interested in either or both of the above opportunities please contact us by phone on 01256 423855 or email volunteering@neighbourcare.com. See also our website www.neighbourcare.com for further information about our service.
