Volunteer Driver

Ref: V247 | Driver | Kings Lynn

We’re looking for multiple drivers over the age of 18 years old to transport stroke survivors, and sometimes their carers and families, to Wellsley Street, Kings Lynn, PE30 1QD.

You’ll be volunteering every Thursday between 9:30am and 1:30pm for approximately 24 weeks a year.

Who the role might suit:

·       If you enjoy driving and meeting new people.

·       Someone who is a competent and safe driver and who has access to his or her own car or to another suitable vehicle.

·       Someone who has good knowledge of the local area.

·       Our drivers need a full and valid driving licence, comprehensive vehicle insurance and a car with a valid MOT certificate (if your car is over three years old) and road tax.

·       Drivers have regular support from our staff but spend much of their time alone with stroke survivors, so you need to be someone who is comfortable working in this way.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.

Interested in this role?

Find out more by downloading the role description for the Driver role.

If you are interested in this role please find more details on our website link.

We want to reduce barriers to inclusion. Help us understand who’s applying for and getting roles with us by completing our Equal Opportunities Form. This helps us continue to identify anything that’s getting in the way of people looking to join us. This information does not form part of your application.

Stroke Association

Finding strength through support

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.  

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke. 

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.