Volunteer Bus Driver

Nazareth Care Australia

  • Location Camberwell, VIC
  • Category Seniors & Aged Care

Suitable for

  • Travelling Volunteers
  • People Learning English
  • Work Experience
  • Young adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time required

This role is flexible to fit around study, work, or other commitments on weekdays once a week on preferably between 10am-4pm. More hours available if interested. This position requires the bus driver to ferry the residents to their appointments or take them on outings preferably on weekdays usually during early afternoons and evenings.

Training

Role relevant induction and training provided.

Requirements

  • Covid-19 vaccination
  • Driver's Licence (C)
  • Flu vaccination
  • NDIS screening check

Reimbursement

Lunch provided onsite.

Insurance Age Requirement

Between 18 and 90

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Nazareth Care Australia.

Join us at Nazareth Care Camberwell as a Volunteer Bus Driver.

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Kind and respectful.
  • Passionate about assisting the elderly with a warm and friendly disposition.
  • Happy to pitch in and work with our wellbeing and lifestyle team.
  • Comfortable lending a hand to residents to assist with the transportation of elderly residents to a range of activities including, scenic drives, library or shopping, using the Nazareth Care car or automatic minibus.

In return you'll gain:

  • A chance to develop confidence, teamwork and communication skills.
  • Flexible volunteering.
  • Access to free counselling services.
  • Invitations to volunteer recognition and events.
  • A reference if you commit to 6 months with us to support your future goals.
  • The joy of knowing you’ve made a real difference. How wonderful to be able to give back to those that once looked after us!

Nazareth Care is a not-for-profit organization that provides compassionate, aged care, embracing each person with dignity, love and respect in a warm community that feels like home. Volunteers give their time to enrich the lives of residents through companionship, lifestyle and well-being activities and pastoral care. At Nazareth Care, volunteers are an integral part of our community, generously giving their time to enrich the lives of our residents. We value each volunteer’s unique strengths and passions, and we tailor roles to ensure they make a meaningful and rewarding contribution. Volunteering with us is about connection, compassion, and making a real difference. You’ll help our residents enjoy outings and stay connected to the community by volunteering as a bus driver. You’ll safely transport residents to appointments, activities, social outings and special events, while providing friendly conversation and companionship along the way. Your time behind the wheel will help create opportunities for our residents to get out, enjoy new experiences and remain connected to the wider community!

STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS

  • Clean Driver's License
  • Have a minimum of 2 years driving experience.

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