Home Library Driver

Volunteer Opportunity: Home Library Drivers Wanted!

Location: Wolverhampton and/or Sandwell

Closing Date: 22nd July 2024

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in your community? Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton are looking for dedicated volunteer home library drivers to help us deliver library books to individuals who are unable to access libraries due to disability, illness, frailty, or full-time caregiving responsibilities.

No experience necessary.  Full training given.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check, as you will be delivering library resources to vulnerable people at home. We will pay for and apply for this on your behalf.

Purpose of the Role:

• At the beginning of the shift, pick up library materials from a designated library and drive these resources to a list of client’s homes ensuring the safe and timely transport of these resources.

• Follow a 4-6 weekly rota to drop off and pick up these resources (so the routes and clients are familiar to you) 

• When you drop off the resources, if vulnerable clients look like they need support (we train you to identify this) you will inform our Coordinator who will undertake an assessment. 

Minimum Commitment Required:

1 day per week (hours to be agreed) for a minimum 6 months (following an induction, where you shadow our existing drivers and get to know our organisation)

About You

You will have: 

• Qualified driver status with a full, current UK driving license (maximum 6 penalty points) and access to own car. (we pay mileage expenses)

• Friendly, approachable with a positive attitude

• Reliable, punctual and ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team

In Return, We Offer:

Valuable Experience: Gain practical experience and a sense of fulfilment in volunteering for a trusted charity with over 80 years’ experience.

Social Connection: Meet like-minded individuals and  feel part of our wonderful team.

Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy of making a difference in someone's life.

Flexible Hours: We understand the nature of volunteering and offer flexible volunteering hours.

Diversity and Inclusion: At our organisation, we strive diligently to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion. We firmly believe in embracing individuals from all walks of life and encourage all to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As a volunteer we will reimburse your travel expenses (fuel or bus fares, car parking), so volunteering will not cost you anything apart from your time.

What Our Volunteers Say About Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton 

“Now that I am retired, volunteering at Citizens Advice gives me a purpose in life. I feel I can serve my community and make a difference to local people who are in difficulty. I learn a lot, use my skills and discover new skills as well as having new and varied experiences every day”. 

Volunteer Generalist Advisor 

“I was a Doctor before I retired and Citizens Advice is like working in a hospital, the work is rewarding. My colleagues are great. Real team work”! 

 Volunteer Generalist Advisor 

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our communities. Apply today to join our team and become a Volunteer Home Library Driver!