voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Driver/Escort
with Continuing Care Service North East FifeVolunteer Opportunity No. VO47124 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Our clients are referred to us through doctors, nurses, social workers, home helps, neighbours and family members. In providing transport services, car ownership is essential and confidence in assisting individuals who may be frail or vulnerable. The role of our volunteers is to be supportive and essential qualities are discretion and tact. Volunteers receive a mileage allowance and any "out of pocket" expenses. Our Co-ordinator plans the work of the volunteers. All volunteers are required to have criminal record disclosures. Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Co-ordinator provides ongoing support to volunteers. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - 45p per mile can be paid as and when requested. Generally fortnightly.Experience required: Experienced drivers, confident in working with vulnerable clients. Discretion and tact. Restrictions on who can volunteer
Own transport and appropriate insurancesApplication process: Application Form; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details The geographical area we cover is North-East Fife but volunteers providing transport with their own vehicles may have to travel to major hospitals in Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Edinburgh. Saltire Award This opportunity is not suitable for Saltire Awards (for volunteers aged 12-25). What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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