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Driver Escort and Driver Volunteers – St Peter & St James Hospice

The Hospice are looking for Drivers and Driver Escorts to transport attendees between their homes and the Living Well Centre. Part of the role will include greeting attendees, and liaising with the Living Well Centre Lead. Applicants will be required to undertake training as all volunteers with the hospice do, and provide the necessary documentation for driving. If using own vehicle, travel expenses will be covered. An Enhanced DBS will be required.

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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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