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31 - Driver
When We Need You
From 25/01/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
Our organisation has access to minibuses at the weekends but often no-one is available to drive them, which means service users are unable to go out very far. Many service users enjoy going to a show or the cinema in the evenings but again are limited by transport difficulties. Ideally volunteer drivers will also be happy to get a bit more involved with service users building their own rapport as well as providing a service by way of transportation. Volunteers are not required to get involved in personal care unless they want to as part of their professional development and even then would first be required to undertake appropriate training.
About Leonard Cheshire Disability
Leonard Cheshire is the UK's leading voluntary sector provider of care and support services to disabled people. Currently supporting 21,000 disabled people aross over 150 homes and services in the UK. Also operating internationally in over 50 coountries throughout the world.
Skills & Experience
Cheerful, calm, helpful, patient, responsible
Travel Details
LCD has facilities in St Andrews, Rosyth and Dysart - the main centre being located in Glenrothes where the initial induction and training take place.
Restrictions
Minimum of 2 yrs' driving experience
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Induction training consists of 4 units,3 completed prior to starting and the last once volunteer has been in place for around 6 weeks. Can be completed online and at home if the volunteer has access to computer/internet. Support & supervision.
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Physical disability
Expenses Detail
Expenses are paid monthly and can be paid straight into the bank. Mileage is 25p per mile, public transport costs covered with journey receipt.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Various hours available. Volunteer Drivers would be expected to commit for 3 months before attending Midas training.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 22 years of age.
Volunteers Required
5
Reference Code
31-1405
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Scottish Regional Office, Murrayburgh House
17 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH12 6DD
Contact: Dawn Hunter
Tel: 0131 3469040
Website: http://www.leonard-cheshi...
