supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Driving Volunteer
with Families First St Andrews.
About this opportunity: | As a volunteer driver your role will be to either pick up, drop off, or undertake a return journey, with the children and young people we work with • The children and young people live throughout North East Fife • This service is vital to the children who attend our services as a means of support and time to relax and have fun • The children and young people look forward to attending their activities such as 1:1 befriending or youth groups • These activities benefit the children and young people's social and emotional development • As a driver you will contribute to their overall experience by interacting with the children and meeting their families • All drivers must be over 21, have to complete an application form, undergo an enhanced PVG check, provide 2 referees and undertake training • Drivers will also have to provide evidence of car insurance, MOT, tax, servicing history and driving licence • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Our volunteers go through a recruitment process and receive ongoing support and training throughout their time with us. All volunteers are assigned a supervisor whom they can contact at any time with any queries or concerns. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Mileage rate 45p per mile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Drivers with proven driving experience who are able to communicate well with children and young people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | Experienced drivers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Various locations in and around St Andrews and North East fife. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |