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When We Need You
From 25/08/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Typical tasks and responsibilities include: conveying passengers and escorts safely from their starting point to their final destination in the Red Cross vehicle; working with another volunteer to assist passengers to and from the vehicle; performing routine checks on the vehicle, recording information in the logbook and reporting any defects/incidents; to keep and maintain accurate records; to deliver the service in line with British Red Cross standards, policies and principles and to work with other team members and the manager to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Availability
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About British Red Cross
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers and staff, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities.
Skills & Experience
One satisfactory reference. Ability, entusiasm and sensitivity for communicating with people who are unwell. Able to work on your own as well as part of a team. The ability to be discreet and miaintain confidentiality. A commitment to equal opportunities and to treat all individuals in accordance with the principles, policies and standards of the Red Cross.
Travel Details
Across Dundee.
Restrictions
Need a full D1 driving license in order to be able to drive the vehicle.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Should be willing to attend volunteer induction and appropriate training for the role, including first aid training.
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses are paid for all volunteers.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Initially volunteers are required for one of three shifts on Saturdays (approx 6-10am or 11am-2.30pm or 5.45-7.30pm) on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
16-1139
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Bradbury House
Grangemouth Road
Falkirk
FK2 9AA
Contact: Catriona Herd
Tel: 01324 679060
Email: recruitmentmsa@redcross.org.uk
Website: http://www.redcross.org.u...
