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Transport & Escort - Driver

Published: 28/08/2008 Updated: 22/09/2009
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Transport & Escort - Driver

When We Need You

From 28/08/2008 onwards

About Opportunity

As this role will involve access to vulnerable people an Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required Undertake initial and ongoing training and assessment to enable the service to be provided in accordance with appropriate service standards To work within the British Red Cross policies for health and safety, hygiene and infection control and to maintain a safe working environment at all times. To ensure that appropriate records are maintained in line with service standards and to treat all information given by service users and British Red Cross staff and volunteers as confidential. To uphold the Fundamental Principals of the British Red Cross Society and abide by the Equal Opportunities policy. Wear appropriate protective clothing and work wear as provided. To ensure that any equipment used during the journey (e.g. tail lift, harnesses, clamps etc) is used safely and in line with British Red Cross guidelines. To perform routine checks on any British Red Cross vehicle being used, recording any information in the logbook and reporting any defects/incidents to the Service Coordinator immediately. To ensure that the vehicle used for the service, including the driver’s own vehicle, is suitable and roadworthy. To work within the British Red Cross Child Protection and Protection of Vulnerable Adults Policies at all times

Availability

Flexible

About British Red Cross

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.

Skills & Experience

A keen interest in helping vulnerable members of the community. communicate effectively with service users. Have awareness of, or be willing to learn about, the diverse range of needs presented by service users and carers. Reliability and punctuality.

Travel Details

Local

Restrictions

None

Requirements

Induction/Training, Police Check, References

Training and Induction Details

Volunteers will undertake initial and ongoing training and assessment to enable the service to be provided in accordance with appropriate service standards.

Work Type

Driving / escorting

Client Group

Health/Hospitals/hospices

Expenses Detail

45 pence a mile.

Accessibility Details

No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

Flexible - the service is demand responsive so it is not possible to give exact timings but volunteering opportunities come about frequently.

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Volunteers Required

10

Reference Code

19-480

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre East Ayrshire

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Contact: Volunteer Centre East Ayrshire

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