voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Shopping Escort Volunteer Opportunity No. VO47652 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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). |