Volunteering Opportunity: VO47170

• Driving Volunteer
  with Families First St Andrews.

  Created/last updated: 15/10/2024

  
  

  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 might not be able to attend sessions without available transport  •  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  •  Drivers will have to provide evidence car insurance, MOT, tax, servicing history and driving licence  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	21
  Maximum age:	99
  Training provided:	Mandatory training for drivers includes one day of training, one induction evening, and specific volunteer driver training. The All-Day training includes modules such as Child and Adult Protection and Managing Behaviour, and the induction evening introduces relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety. Staff are available throughout to provide support, and drivers will be assigned a supervisor for this activity. All volunteers meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for formal supervision who is their main contact. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are also advertised to all volunteers.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Mileage rate 45p per mile
  Experience required:	Individuals with proven driving experience who are able to communicate well with children and young people. As training is provided, it is not necessary to have driven before in the same capacity/environment.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	Experienced drivers
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Various locations in and around St Andrews and North East fife. Families First activities are regularly held at the Families First premises, Rose Lane Centre, 2 Rose Lane, c/o 132 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EW.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.