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Relief Driver
When We Need You
From 13/02/2012 to 13/05/2012
About Opportunity
We are a community based group providing support to older people in the Northfield/Willowbrae area. On a Monday we have a group from 10.30-2.30 for those with memory loss. On a Wed there is a social group from 2-4pm. On both days we require a small bank of drivers to help continue this valuable work. Drivers must have MIDAS for minibus driving. We also need need volunteers to provide cover on an occasional basis when regular volunteers are on holiday.
Availability
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About Northfield & Willowbrae Community Services Group
Community based group providing support to older people in Northfield/Willowbrae areas. We are completely staffed by volunteers. Our Monday group is for those with dementia, Wednesdays are a social group for frail and housebound. We also require drivers for minibus each Monday & Wednesday as relief workers.
Skills & Experience
Fulll licence and MIDAS for minibus driving plus a degree of flexibility (less so with more drivers).
Travel Details
Northfield Community Centre on Mondays, and New Restalrig Church of Scotland on Wednesdays. The driver would share days with others, picking up older people at their homes and bringing them to the centre/church.
Restrictions
Full licence and 3 years experience needed before driving others. Must have MIDAS for minibus driving.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, References
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Public transport or car mileage paid.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Fortnight. Minimum Commitment: 2 Month Or as available if volunteering on an occasional basis
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 20 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-902
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
1A Willowbrae Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH8 7EZ
Contact: Heather Reynolds
Tel: 0131 661 9171
Email: heather.reynolds@usa.net
