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Volunteer Driver/Support Worker
When We Need You
From 01/04/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
The volunteer would collect the young person from their home address and take them to the identified venue/activity. The volunteer would be required to wait with the young person until the activity session is over, making sure that they meet appropriate tutors or instructors and are fully able to take part in the activity session that is offered. As golf has already been identified as an activity choice, this could include visits to a local golf club, or driving range. The volunteer would maintain a link with the young person ensuring consistency so that if other activities are tried the young person would always have the involvement of the volunteer. The young person suffered from Aspergers Syndrome and it is anticipated that the volunteer would have an awareness of the routines and behaviours associated with this condition.
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About Give Kids a Chance Project
Give Kids a Chance is a local partnership initiative. The project aims to encourage and support vulnerable young people between the ages of 10 - 18 years to develop and sustain interests or hobbies that will divert them from negative activities. By involving young people in positive sport and leisure activities Give Kids a Chance aims to relieve boredom, raise self esteem, confidence and personal skills.
Skills & Experience
Initiative to deal with situations as and when they occur, e.g sudden change in arrangements, no show from young person. Experience, interest or knowledge of working with young people. Experienced driver, over 21 years of age.
Travel Details
The young person lives in the Aberlour area so this volunteer opportunity would be ideal for someone already living in the Speyside area. Access to a car is essential.
Restrictions
Volunteer must have an awareness of the routines and behaviours associated with Aspergers Syndrome.
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
One – one induction meeting with GKAC Project Manager at start. Supervision and support provided initially by Children 1st then directly responsible to GKAC Project Manager.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
Mileage paid at 25p per mile. If volunteering for more than 4 hours a meal allowance of £5 is paid.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
1 – 2 hours per week but may be seasonal depending on the activity chosen. We normally stipulate 12 weeks.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
48-794
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Denburn Health Centre
Rosemount Viaduct
Aberdeen
AB25 1QB
Contact: Heather Wilson
Tel: 01224 555224
Email: heather.wilson2@nhs.net
Website: http://www.nhsgrampian.or...
