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Red Cross Buddy
When We Need You
From 01/08/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
• Keeping someone company for a few hours in their home • Helping with practical tasks like shopping and basic cooking • Helping someone regain their independence and confidence • Helping someone get to essential appointments • Your role WON’T include any kind of personal care
Availability
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About British Red Cross
Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independance, Unity, Voluntary Service, and Universality- which inspire and guide all its actions.
Skills & Experience
Good interpersonal skills, caring nature, reliable, trustworthy
Travel Details
Our service is available to those who need it throughout the Scottish Borders, therefore we are looking for volunteers from all areas. Travel expenses for our volunteers using their cars or travelling by bus
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Introduction to the Red Cross; first aid; moving & handling awareness; safeguarding adults and children
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Public transport expenses re-imbursed weekly, monthly – to suit the volunteer. Mileage rate paid when using volunteer’s car, currently 45p per mile – re-imbursed weekly, monthly – to suit the volunteer.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3 hours minimum per fortnight
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
30
Reference Code
54-972
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
