Volunteer Driver for Veterans - Restore Independence & Connection

Life can change dramatically for a visually impaired veteran when hopping in the car and travelling from A to B is no longer possible. Something so simple - and something many of us don't think twice about - suddenly becomes a real barrier, affecting independence, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

That's where you come in. As a volunteer driver, you make an enormous difference by helping someone regain a little bit of that independence. Whether it's getting to a social event, an important appointment, a trip into the community or even a day out somewhere special, you'll be opening doors that might otherwise stay closed. This role will support veterans requiring transport to and from our social group in Bedford, approx every 6 weeks.

By giving your time, you'll be helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation, offering not just a lift, but reliable companionship and support. It's a role that truly enhances the lives of the veterans we support at Blind Veterans UK - and one that makes a positive impact on your own life too.

Volunteer role

Driver (New Version)

Volunteer manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Volunteer drivers are essential in helping our veterans get from A to B. Whether it's collecting them from their homes to bring them to our lunch clubs, driving them to appointments, or getting them out for a day trip, our driving volunteers enable our veterans to do the things they need to do.

What you will be doing

• Transport veterans to various locations
• Provide passengers with full details of journey e.g. pick up and arrival times, guide veterans who don't have an escort

The skills you need

• Happy to work individually
• Full, clean driving license
• Own car
• Friendly & welcoming
• Patient
• Good at using initiative

What's in it for you

• Full training and support
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
• Helping our veterans re-engage with their communities

Disclaimer

For this role you will be responsible for ensuring the vehicle is clean and road-worthy, and maintain accurarte maintenance and milage records. Our values underpin the way our staff and volunteers work and interact with each other, and how we deliver services to blind veterans. Built around the central statement "We work together as One Team", we ask all to uphold our values: caring is at the heart of everything we do, we enable and trust each other, we foster a pioneering spirit and we celebrate success!