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About this opportunity

Opportunity ID

OPP-100068

Opportunity type

Supporting Groups

Description

Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your local area? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people? RNIB wants you to be a Volunteer Driver. For the people they help, our volunteer drivers provide a friendly face and that personal touch to brighten their day and help get them to where they need to be. Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and for some their journeys together may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time. If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you. Transporting blind and partially sighted people from weekly support group-weekly on Fridays to Newtownabbey and monthly to Greenisland.

How often will I be needed?

  • 3 Hours per Week

Key requirements

  • Clean Driving licence Enhanced Access NI 2 references

Location

Region

  • Northern Ireland

Additional location information

  • Covering Newtownabbey/Carrickfergus & Greenisland area

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

  • You must be at least 17 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Reliability, enthusiasm and patience
  • Willingness to work independently.
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