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Befriender - Annan
When We Need You
From 01/07/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Leonard Cheshire Disability care for disabled people within supported living accommodation units but quite often the service users like to go out for drives or visits more often than is currently possible. Volunteers can make a significant difference to people's lives by driving them to visit family or friends, to take part in activities or just simply to enjoy a run in the countryside. A volunteer befriender/driver is sought to accompany a female service user with learning difficulties to social events, cinema, walks and drives to visit family or countryside events. No personal care work is involved.
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About Leonard Cheshire Disability
To assist people with disabilities throughout the world, regardless of their colour or creed, by providing the conditions necessary for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Skills & Experience
Driving Licence holder, outgoing and friendly nature, ability to befriend and support people with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Travel Details
Leonard Cheshire Disability, Supported Living, 26 Northfield Park, Annan, DG12 5EZ
Restrictions
Full driving licence desired
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers undergo sevice Induction Training, Introductory Training and Moving and Handling Training before starting. Ongoing detailed support is then given by the Volunteer Coordinator and resident staff at Units. More training can be given.
Work Type
Driving / escorting
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
All necessary actual costs are paid, including bus/taxi fares and/or a milage allowance of 25p p/mile for use of volunteer's own car to/from location and for volunteering journeys. Expenses are paid monthly via bank accounts transfer.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
As and when available to suit all parties (1 or 2 hours per week as a guide)
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
12-1183
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
the hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
DG1 2RL
Contact: Volunteer Action Dumfries and Galloway
Tel: 01387 267311
Email: info@volunteeraction.co.uk
Website: http://www.volunteeractio...
