18th October
- Volunteer Befriender
Our befriending scheme can receive referrals from anyone who is suffering from extreme loneliness. Befriending is a means to reduce isolation and increase independence.
Clients are placed with a befriender who will call or visit them for one hour a week in their own home and chat to them whilst encouraging them to make positive choices and help them to help themselves.
- Volunteer Driver
We have different roles available for volunteer drivers. Any amount of time you can give to the scheme is very much appreciated. Journeys vary from an hour or so on the car scheme to a full day if driving the minibus and everything in between.
- Community Car Scheme Driver – drive your own vehicle
We transport Bassetlaw residents who are unable to access public transport. The scheme is mainly used by registered clients to go shopping, visit friends or attend appointments.
- Accessible Minibus and MPV Driver – drive our vehicles
We have our own accessible vehicles which are driven by volunteers.
Clients with mobility issues or who need to travel in a fixed wheelchair can use our accessible MPV to get to appointments, go shopping etc…
Our accessible minibus runs regular day trips with pick ups across Bassetlaw to destinations such as garden centres, markets and seaside towns.
- Volunteer Staying Well Programme (SWP) Tutor
SWP Tutors are people with a long term health condition that have seen the benefits from participating in the six week self-management course and want to share their new found skills and knowledge with others. A four day training programme is completed following which the volunteer has two assessments before achieving their passport to practice. SWP Tutors deliver courses throughout Bassetlaw once trained.
- Volunteer Administrator
Administration opportunities are available across our projects. These roles would normally be based from our Retford office and may include typing, filing, supporting clients with completing forms and other general administration work. (Full training will be provided)
- Supported Hospital Discharge Service Volunteer
We are looking for friendly out-going volunteers to help people regain independence following a stay in hospital. This may include phoning and or visiting clients to see if they are safe and well, short term befriending visits and liaising with our support coordinators.