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Volunteer Transport Escort

Published: 26/07/2010 Updated: 28/07/2010
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Volunteer Transport Escort

About Opportunity

Glasgow Disabled Scouts provides challenge and adventure for young people aged 8 to 25 with physical disabilities. As part of our service we provide transport to over 40 young people to get them from home to our meeting places in the south side of Glasgow. Due to the level of disability, they need help to use this transport – and we need volunteers to assist the drivers in this way. You should have an interest and understanding of young people with physical disabilities, but not necessarily any prior experience. You will be collected and returned home and are needed for approximately 4 hours on Monday evening. NEXT TRAINING DAY MONDAY 23RD AUG 2010. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should contact us ideally by telephone or email using the contact details on the right/select the APPLY! button. If you do not receive a response within [3] working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. The next step is to make arrangements for an application pack to be sent by post. It generally takes around [4 - 6 weeks] after you contact us to get you started.

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About Glasgow Disabled Scouts

Glasgow Disabled Scouts offers challenge and adventure to boys aged 8-25 with physical disabilities. We believe in helping our members fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. Through our team of volunteer helpers and leaders we offer boys regardless of their disability the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends. The aim of the Glasgow Disabled Scouts is to develop boys to fulfil their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, and through adventure and activities gain independence and learn to work with others to achieve positive results.

Skills & Experience

Volunteers need an interest in and understanding of young people with physical disabilities, but not necessarily any prior experience.

Travel Details

Volunteers will be assigned to a route near their home in the Glasgow City area and will be collected and returned home each Monday evening.

Training and Induction Details

Award winning induction training through the Scout Association, including training on child protection, health and safety and insurance policies. Volunteers will also undergo specific training for their role. NEXT TRAINING DAY MONDAY 23RD AUG 2010.

Restrictions

We have a minimum age simply for safety reasons for the volunteer.

Requirements

Application Form, Police Check, References

Work Type

Driving / escorting

Client Group

Physical disability

Expenses Detail

Volunteers will normally be collected and returned home so will incur no expenses. If this was not possible travel would be reimbursed.

Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

4 hours per Monday evening, a rota could be worked out based on the number of volunteers available. We would expect a minimum committment of 2 Mondays per month, for at least a term.

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Glasgow

Reference Code

33-3194

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Contact Details

Michael Shanks
3/1, 46 Apsley Street
Partick
Glasgow
Scotland
G11 7SW


Tel: 0141 562 4010
Email: michael.shanks@glasgowdisabled...
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