Transport Companion Volunteer
Age UK Bath and North East Somerset
Provides a friendly, reassuring presence on Community Group transport, helping older people travel.
A Transport Companion travels on Age UK B&NES Community Groups transport routes to accompany older people to and/or from their group. You will provide a friendly, reassuring presence, particularly for members who may be anxious, confused or need a little extra time, and help the driver keep track of planned collections and drop-offs. You will support members getting on and off the vehicle and check they are seated with seat belts fastened, within the training provided, and let Age UK staff know about delays, non-attendance or any wellbeing, safeguarding or safety concerns.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,General & Helping
Managing People, Communications, Team Working
Good spoken communication along with: · Understanding of confidentiality · Positive attitude · Understanding and empathy with the needs of older people · Patient, sensitive and reliable · Calm and reassuring manner · Desire to be with older people · Able to recognise when something needs to be passed to a member of staff
Reimbursement of reasonable travel · An induction to Age UK Bath and North East Somerset · Boundaries and safeguarding training · Regular support & supervision
Flexible: usually one or more Community Group transport journeys per week, as agreed, at varied times
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The mini bus operates within Bath & North East Somerset. It goes to various locations, before delivering people safely to either Keynsham, Midsomer Norton or Central Bath.
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