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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Shopping Escort
with Fife Shopmobility Ltd - KirkcaldyVolunteer Opportunity No. VO47652 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The volunteer shopping assistant meets the client at Shopmobility in Kirkcaldy and/or Glenrothes. They are matched with a client. They push the person through the shopping mall in a wheelchair, taking them where they need to shop. Some social interaction is required and accountability for managing the clients money can be required. Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 16 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Any relevant training identified would be arranged. They are supported each time they volunteer by informal chat and can contact the organisation at any time. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - 32p per mile - return bus fares from home to our service paid cash on the day of volunteering or at the end of a month.Experience required: Care work, socially aware, people person, disability awareness, trustworthy. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; Other; References; Trial Period Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details At Kirkcaldy Shopmobility, Thistle Street Car Park, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes Shopmobility, Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes. Travel expenses from home to Shopmobility and return are paid to a volunteer. Shopping trips last approx. 1-1/2 hours. 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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