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Driver Coordinator – Uckfield Area Care Drivers

Currently within East Sussex there is an increasing need for driving services to get elderly persons to vital hospital appointments. Some individuals of an advanced age can find their independence limited, and having a service available to ensure they can attend appointments is a huge boost. An Administration Coordinator is a key part of the service Uckfield Area Care Drivers deliver, linking patients with volunteer drivers to ensure appointments can be attended on a due date. Communication with the drivers is essential, using the WhatsApp phone app as the main source for appointment planning. Having a basic knowledge of this app will be useful for any applicants. Patients will normally phone in to a dedicated telephone number asking for the service. After you have fielded their call, the coordinator then matches up a volunteer driver to get them to their appointment.

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Volunteer Car Driver for Medical Service – Age Concern Heathfield and District

As a volunteer driver, this role involves collecting clients from their home, taking them to their appointments, waiting and bringing them home again. On occasions you may be asked to escort the client to their appointment. You must have a full clean driving license, and access to your own car for this role. You must also retain a friendly manner in assisting clients. An advanced DBS check will be arranged by Age Concern Heathfield. Mileage is paid at 45p/mile and all other expenses are paid by the charity. This role will make a direct impact on people utilising the service, giving them the ability to attend important medical appointments. In becoming a volunteer driver, you'll be making a huge difference to the quality of life for these individuals.

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Drivers – TN22 Club/ENGAge

They are seeking drivers for their clubs, helping to transport their members to and from the meetings on a Wednesday. You will only require a full clean drivers licence, and access to your own vehicle for this role. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile and you will just need to inform your insurance company that you are driving on a voluntary basis and that there are no hire charges. Their meetings take place on Wednesdays, with the TN22 Club and TN22 Plus Club running on alternative weeks. The TN22 Club is from 10:30am to 2:00pm, and the TN22 Plus Club is from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

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Volunteer Drivers – Uckfield Area Care Drivers

They are in need of drivers, able to transport elderly persons from their homes to their medical appointments at whatever hospital or clinic is required. They cover the TN22 area surgeries as well as hospitals at Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Crowborough, Redhill, Lewes, Bexhill, Pembury, and Hastings. Drivers will only be required to give up a few hours of their time. Mileage expenses can be claimed at 55p per mile. Parking fees are also reimbursed. Insurance companies will need to be informed that you are taking people to appointments but because it is on a voluntary basis and there is no hire charge, no added costs will be incurred.

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