Mini Bus Driver & Assistant – Taieri

Many older adults in Mosgiel/Taieri are no longer able to drive, yet they still want to enjoy time with others and take part in meaningful activities. The mini bus driver and assistant roles make this possible by helping people get safely to and from Club Enliven.

Club Enliven is for people over 65 years and offers a range of social activities including discussions, guest speakers, singing and music, craft, outings, cooking, and meals. The service is vital in supporting social engagement and providing meaningful activity that is essential to a healthy, happy life, no matter what age. A 14-seater mini bus is used to pick members up each morning and return them home at the end of a satisfying day.

As the Driver, you’ll use the PSO mini bus to collect members from their homes and return them at the end of the day. You’ll ensure a safe, comfortable ride while offering a friendly welcome and reliable service.

As the Assistant, you’ll greet members warmly, help them in and out of the van, and support those who use mobility aids. You’ll also make the short journey more enjoyable by chatting with members and helping them feel at ease.

By driving or assisting on the mini bus, you’re doing more than providing transport, you’re enabling older adults to share laughter, build friendships, and stay active in their community. You’ll be part of a supportive team, enjoy new connections yourself, and know that your time is making a real difference in people’s lives.

Requirements

Driver:

• Full, clean driver’s license (Passenger license required; PSO is happy to help a committed volunteer obtain a Passenger license if they commit to the role for 12 months or longer).
• Completion of the Club Enliven safe driving assessment.

Assistant:

• Physically capable of assisting older people on and off the mini bus.
• Mobility Support: This role involves helping older people get on and off the mini bus and safely to and from their front doors. Assistance may include steadying balance, offering an arm for support, or helping with walking frames. Volunteers need to safely support an older person while being mindful of their abilities and limitations.

All Volunteers:

• Friendly, patient, reliable, and respectful, with good communication skills.
• Interest in supporting older adults and being part of a caring team.
• Completion of a Police Check and provision of references.
• Willingness to complete training and supervision for the role.
• Agreement to sign the Club Enliven Code of Conduct.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment

• Volunteers are needed for 1–2 hours per week, though you are welcome to help more often if you have the time.
• Morning shift: 9:30 – 10:30 am
• Afternoon shift: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• Shifts are available Monday to Friday, and volunteers can choose one or more shifts per week depending on their availability.
• Short, flexible shifts make it easy to fit volunteering into your week while making a meaningful difference for older adults in the community.

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.

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