Bus escort

We are looking for a caring and reliable volunteer to join us as a bus escort, supporting our older people who attend our lunch club.

The role helps to ensure that search friends travel safely, feel supported, and enjoy their time out in the community.

This role will involve assisting the driver to pick up search friends from their homes, and helping them onto the bus safely.

Provide a search warm welcome and friendly chat during the journey.

This role will involve supporting search friends during the lunch club, helping make cuppas, serving meals, and social interaction.

After the lunch club you will support on the return journey home.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of the older people we support.

This is a fun, social volunteering opportunity with plenty smiles along the way.

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Patient
  • Reliable
  • Good communication and listening
  • Willing to work as part of a team

Details

  • Age restrictions
    over 18
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 16/07/2018

End Date: 01/04/2019

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No Yes No No No
Afternoon No No No Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

Bishops Court,
Tebay Drive,
Denton Burn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE5 2XG


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