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Escort
When We Need You
From 10/09/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
You will accompany the driver to pick up the young people from their homes and help them onto the bus, which has wheelchair access. Then onto the youth club or to a youth-planned excursion. At the youth club you can take part in activities and chat, if you wish. It is hard not to with our young people! At the end of the evening you will again help with boarding the bus, taking the young people home and leaving them safe. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should contact us ideally by phone using the contact details on the right/select the APPLY! button, where we will arrange a time for you to come for an informal chat during which we will give you a welcome pack filled with information about our organisation. If you do not receive a response within 2 working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. It generally takes around 1 week after you contact us to get you started.
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About The Disability Community
The Disability Community has been championing the rights of, and supporting, people with disabilities of all ages for over twenty years. We are based in Possilpark and our purpose built centre is open Monday to Friday. We provide activities and services for people with a disability in North Glasgow. We operate adult activities such as lunch clubs, social clubs and an adult learning programme and we run a dedicated youth support service. We also have a community café serving hot and cold food and a meals delivery service.
Skills & Experience
Ability to work with 16+ yr old youths with learning disabilities and disabled people. Join in with activities, music, pool, games and work outside the centre.
Travel Details
Closeburn Street, Possilpark - buses 23, 30, 54 75 89 and 90.
Restrictions
no gender restrictions
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers would receive an induction meeting with the Youth Development Worker and would carry out a period of induction training shadowing trained workers. They could access moving & handling training, disability equality training and first aid. Where p
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Physical disability
Expenses Detail
Travel Expenses are paid as detailed below; 25p per mile or public transport rates - Tickets/Reciepts MUST be presented
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
min 3 hours per week for 3 months
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
4
Reference Code
33-475
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
74 Closeburn Street
Possilpark
Glasgow
Scotland
G22 5ST
Contact: Julie Ann Skinner
Tel: 0141 336 3562
Email: j.skinner@disabilitycommunity....
Website: http://www.disabilitycomm...
