Volunteering Opportunity: VO48474

• Drivers (Noth East Fife and Levenmouth)
  with Royal Voluntary Service (Fife): East Fife Good Neighbours and Community Transport.

  Created/last updated: 17/08/2020

  
  

  About this opportunity:	RVS run a community transport service and volunteers provide transport across Fife, using their own cars, to those individuals who find that other transport systems don't meet their needs  •  Transport may be required for attendance at doctors/hospital appointments, to go shopping, to visit relatives or to attend a social group, etc, and volunteers may need to assist the elderly person in getting in and out of the car  •  You can give as much or as little time as you want and volunteer expenses will be paid  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	no upper age limit has been specified
  Training provided:	Induction to organisation and role, policies and procedures and contact details for support.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Volunteers are paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile. They are also covered for other out of pocket expenses such as car parking and any snacks while waiting at hospitals etc.
  Experience required:	Volunteers must be caring, sympathetic, patient, honest and reliable individuals with good communication and listening skills. Volunteers must hold a full UK driving licence.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	East Fife. (Especially Levenmouth)
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.