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Volunteer Driver for Surgery Car Service – Manor Park and Hempstead Fields Residents’ Association

They are seeking volunteer drivers to take local residents to medical appointments at Bird in Eye, Buxted, the Meads surgery, or Uckfield hospital. These are short round trips, for which petrol expenses will be covered at £4 per round trip (45p per mile on average). Drivers must provide their own car, but will be given an ID badge and sign for their dashboard. You must have a clean driver's licence for this opportunity. Trips will take place on weekdays only, between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm. Good communication skills are desired but not essential. Drivers must be patient with passengers. This is an opportunity where you'll be making a big difference for people in the local community, and using only a little of your time to do so.

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Bus Driver – East Sussex Hearing

East Sussex Hearing are seeking someone to drive their outreach vehicle. This is an important role in spreading awareness of what the charity does and fundraising throughout the communities in East Sussex. The bus is roughly the same size as an NHS ambulance, and you will require a full clean C1 driving licence, as well as 2 years experience. Due to insurance reasons, please only persons over the age of 30 apply. Additionally, you'll be asked to perform health and safety checks on the vehicle as required, keeping it clean and tidy, assisting members of the public with accessing the services provided, and helping other volunteers to deliver advice. This role will suit someone who is friendly and engaging, who enjoys meeting new people and taking on a variety of tasks as part of a team. They are looking for a commitment of between 6 and 30 hours a month.

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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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