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Passenger Assistant
When We Need You
From 05/10/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
A Passenger assistant is required to improve the safety for people who may need assistance when travelling by either taxi or using public transport to our weekly support group. Often the only barriers to our service users is accessing transport to attend our services which is why a passenger assistant is so important to support and help people use public transport primarily using MyBus which is a demand-responsive service for passengers who have difficulty using public transport. The wheelchair-accessible buses that pick up disabled or infirm people of all ages from their homes to the group. The role includes going to service user's home, supporting and assistiance en route returning to residence after group. Also support people who are wheel chair users.
Availability
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About Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
The Volunteer Stroke Service provides a range of services which meets the needs of people who have had a stroke. We provide a welcoming and stimulating environment which supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction.
Skills & Experience
Patient, friendly, learn new skills. We wish to assure you of our appreciation of volunteering with us and will do the best to can to make your volunteering experience with us enjoyable and rewarding.
Travel Details
Netherton Community Centre, 358 Netherton Road, Knightwood, Glasgow G13 1AX
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
We are commited to provide induction and training to meet the responsibilities of the role the training: introduction training on stroke, communication disorder and strategies, moving&handling, first aid & passenger assisted training.
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Yes
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Can opt for either groups or both. 1st group needs volunteers from 10-11 to drop off and to pick up from 12 until 1pm. 2nd group 1pm until 2pm drop off and pick up from 3.30pm until 4.30pm.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
4
Reference Code
61-680
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Arcadia Business Centre
Miller Lane
G81 1UJ
Contact: Volunteer Centre West Dunbartonshire
Tel: 0141 941 0886
Email: volunteering@wdcvs.com
Website: http://www.wdcvs.com
