Volunteering Opportunity: VO89989

• Driver (Rosyth)
  with LinkLiving: Older People's Service.

  Created/last updated: 02/04/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Could you help reduce the loneliness and social isolation of an older person by becoming a volunteer driver? LinkLiving need drivers to take people to and from their social cafe at Rosyth Parkgate Community Centre  •  The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa  •  They also offer quizzes and a range of other activities  •  Your role would be the first point of contact with their members, getting to know them and building a positive relationship  •  This involves: - collecting one of the members from their home and bringing them to the Community Centre for 10  • 30am - taking them home at the end of the session, 12  • 30pm (stay or leave in between as you wish) - talking to, and getting to know the members - raising any concerns regarding members wellbeing with the Project Workers - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role - making sure your car is road worthy, taxed and properly insured  •  The cafe takes place on both a Wednesday and Friday in Rosyth, you can apply to volunteer for both days or select a preferred day
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	We provide a volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role e.g. first aid, confidentiality, safeguarding
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - 45p per mile
  Experience required:	You should have access to a car, business insurance and a clean current driving licence. You will be friendly and approachable, dependable and trustworthy. An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while understanding the need to share information/concerns with paid (Assistant) Project Workers as required.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	LinkLiving policy not to have volunteers under age 18
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; Other; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	Yes: You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like.
  Travel Details	Rosyth Park Gate Community Centre , Rosyth KY11 2JW. There are cafes on other mornings in Torryburn & Cowdenbeath and you may help with journeys there if you wish too/instead
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.