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Independent Travel Escort

Published: 20/12/2007 Updated: 20/12/2007
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Independent Travel Escort

When We Need You

From 11/01/2008 onwards

About Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a volunteer to work with young people with additional support needs. The course is designed to progress from full support on public transport towards a minimal amount of support. The volunteer would work closely with school staff to monitor and implement these progressions. Safety awareness, confidence, money handling are all important factors.

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About Kilpatrick School

The school aims: 1 - To provide a happy and secure environment conducive to learning for all. 2 - To enable pupils to achieve their full potential by providing access to a broad, balanced curriculum, with a flexible approached, and pace of learning most suited to the individual. 3 - To promote self esteem through activities to encourage independence and preparation for adult life. 4 - To encourage participation and co-operation between home and school, aiming to develop a partnership with parents and carers. 5 - To ensure equal opportunities for all pupils.

Skills & Experience

Patience, able to use public transport with confidence. An Enhanced Disclosure is essential.

Travel Details

Students Work Placements are all based around the Clydebank/Dumbarton Area. The Volunteer would meet the pupil at Kilpatrick School and travel from there.

Requirements

Informal Chat, Police Check

Training and Induction Details

An initial meeting would be set up with relevant school staff and ongoing meetings would take place throughout the course of the placement.

Work Type

Tutoring / Supporting Learners

Client Group

Learning Disabilities

Accessibility Details

No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

2-4 hours 1 or 2 days per week.

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

Volunteers Required

1

Reference Code

61-489

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre West Dunbartonshire

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Contact Details


Mountblow Road
Clydebank
Scotland
G81 4SW


Contact: Easton Roberts
Tel: 01389 872171

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