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Volunteering Opportunity Details

  • Minibus Driver/Escort
    with Fife Boomerang Association

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO47654 - Created/last updated: 26/02/2020



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    Opportunity

    About this opportunity:To transport members to various activities and social outings within Fife, Tayside and The Lothians. They issue a 3 monthly activity programme offering trips to various places such as cinema,ten pin bowling, swimming, museums and other places of interest.

    Driver is required to pick up members and take them to these outings.

    Pick up points are main bus station at leven, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:25
    Maximum age:70
    Training provided:Would be given information on the organisation - how it works etc. Also accompanied by existing driver on first few outings if necessary and given any other support the volunteer may need.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Public transport rates and mileage rates at 34p per mile.

    Experience required:Careful driver with Category D on licence.(permits driving of vehicle with up to 17 seats) Friendly disposition.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    Insurance cover for drivers.

    Application process:Informal Chat; PVG membership required

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe minibus is kept in Glenrothes. Trips are to various places within Fife, Tayside and the Lothians.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is not suitable for Saltire Awards (for volunteers aged 12-25).

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