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Driver Extraordinaire

Organisation:
Dementia Canterbury
Location:
Hokitika
Category:
Driving
Hours:
Working Hours

Dementia Canterbury runs several different Activity Groups in Hokitika and needs Drivers who are able to transport Clients to and from those groups. Unfortunately transport is a major barrier for many of our clients who would like to attend our activity groups. Dementia Canterbury is seeking drivers who can transport clients to and from our weekday activity groups in Hokitika. Drivers would use their own cars to transport clients to and from the groups. Commitment can range from a couple of hours a week to a few hours a month depending on your availability and the number of clients requiring transport. A police check and driving assessment are required (which we cover the cost of).

Requirements:

Reference Checks Driving Assessment Approximately 4-6 hours of online and in-person training
Volunteers in this role will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

1-2 hours a week or month

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

Ref: 322

Driving


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In applying for this position I confirm that I have read the requirements of the position and believe I have the skills and attributes required to carry out this role safely and effectively.

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Background Check

Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting. You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting

Reason a check is required:

You will be working with vulnerable people who are living with a diagnosis of dementia.

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