Van Drivers - Dunedin

What: Van drivers take care home residents on weekly outings.
When: Monday 2 - 4pm and/or Wednesday 2 - 4pm. Weekly or fortnightly. 
Where: St Andrews, 8 Easther Crescent, Kew, Dunedin.

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What would you do?

They are looking for volunteer van drivers to take staff and residents on outings around the Dunedin area. Residents stay in the van and like to park somewhere with a good view and have social chat.

  • Ensure that residents are safely transferred into and from the van.
  • Engage with residents in a friendly manner during the outing.
  • Provide companionship during the outing to enhance their experience.
  • A staff member will accompany you and the residents.
  • Be reliable and dedicated, residents will not go on an outing without the support of a volunteer driver.

St Andrews Home and Hospital offers rest home and hospital level care and a supportive community for residents, with friendly staff and freshly cooked meals creating a home-like atmosphere.

Requirements | Checks you can expect 

  • Full clean and current drivers license.
  • Able to drive a van.
  • Complete a safe driving assessment.
  • St Andrews requires you to complete a first aid course, this is run free of charge by St Andrews staff.

You must be friendly, reliable, trustworthy and have good communication skills. 

Volunteers need to be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and assisting particularly needed when taking residents on outings, assisting with getting on and off the van. 

Volunteers must have a natural interest in older people, have patience, a caring and respectful attitude and be happy working as part of a team.

As you will be stepping into the 'Home' of elderly people we take great care in who our volunteers are. All of our volunteers need to complete a Police Check and provide references. All volunteers will receive appropriate training and supervision for their role and will be required to sign a Code of Conduct.

Time commitment

2 hours a week or fortnight.

Monday 2 - 4pm and or Wednesday 2 - 4pm.

Commitment of at least 6 Months is required

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