Volunteers

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Drivers
Advisors
Escorts
General Office And Reception
Gardeners
Decorators





Volunteering - Top
If the answer is yes to any of these questions then Hull Council of Disabled People could make use of your time.

A positive attitude towards work, willingness to work in a team, a commitment to equal opportunities and helpful attitude are essential.

Other useful qualities would be an adaptable approach to work and a willingness to learn new skills along with enthusiasm and self-motivation.

We have the following volunteer roles Drivers, Escorts, Receptionists, General office secretaries, Kitchen Staff, and home Gardening or Decorating project workers.


Drivers - Top
Drivers are required for the safe transport of the passengers and escorts as part of our dial a ride service. Drivers are also required to work with our gardening and decorating teams, transporting personnel and equipment to various locations in Hull and the surrounding area.

Duties are:
(a) Operating Ford Transit, Chairman and Midivan (adapted vehicles)
(b) Maintaining vehicle logs
(c) Cleaning the vehicle
(d) Performing general basic vehicle maintenance.

You must :
(i) Be over 21
(ii) Hold current full Driving Licence for 3 years or more
(iii) Have no endorsements on your Driving Licence

You will be given training in first aid, lifting and handling, skills in log maintenance and an awareness of disability & access issues.

Ideally Drivers volunteering for the Gardening and Decorating Project should be willing to assist the Gardening/Decorating teams in their duties

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Advisors - Top
Advisors are required to work in our very busy Advice team

Duties are:
(a) Helping Clients fill in forms
(b) Performing 'Benefit Checks' on behalf of our Clients.
(c) Assist Clients with applications and appeals for benefits.
(d) Providing information on benefits and disability issues.

You must be over 18

You will be given training in all aspects of our service and an awareness of disability & access issues.

Note
Because of the highly confidential nature of our work in this area you will be obliged to complete a police CRB check and declare any previous convictions, even if they are expired.

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Escorts - Top
This role involves :
(a) Working with a driver to assist passengers in boarding and leaving vehicles
(b) Using mechanical tail lift and ramps to allow wheelchair access
(c) Collecting fares
(d) Recording logs
(e) Keeping the vehicle clean and tidy.

You will be given training in first aid, lifting and handling, skills, log maintenance and awareness of disability & access issues.

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General Office and Reception - Top
Duties include :
(a) Manning the reception desk and greeting Clients/Customers,
(b) Answering the telephone and taking messages
(c) Word Processing
(d) Filing

A pleasant and helpful manner is essential along with a willingness to work and support staff in their duties. Word processing skills would be helpful but are not essential since training will be given if required.

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Gardeners - Top
Over the spring Summer and Autumn months we seek volunteers for our gardening project.

Duties involve general garden maintenance such as :
(a) Cutting the grass
(b) Digging borders
(c) Trimming hedges
(d) Garden clearance.
(e) Removal of Garden Waste

Ideally as part of this team the driver would also be a Gardener.
Reliability, Enthusiasm and a willingness to work as part of the team are essential.

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Decorators - Top
Decorators are required all year round and gardeners sometimes spend the winter months assisting the decorating Team.

Duties Involve :
(a)Stripping and preparing walls for papering
(b) Stripping and preparing woodwork for painting
(c) Applying wallpaper and painting it if required
(d) Painting wood surfaces

Ideally as part of this team the driver would also be a Decorator.
Reliability, Enthusiasm and a willingness to work as part of the team are essential.

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