voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Driver
with Medical Detection DogsVolunteer Opportunity No. VO70882 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: If you enjoy driving, are a car owner with a few hours to spare on an occasional basis, Medical Detection Dogs require volunteers to transport puppies, dogs, clients and equipment for both short and long distances.
What does the role involve?
Transporting our dogs, clients, equipment in your own vehicle.
Ensuring your vehicle is safe and roadworthy.
Following Medical Detection Dogs guidelines for transporting dogs.
Keeping up to date with news and information.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 process. Regular and ongoing support from Medical Detection Dogs. There will be staff on-site so volunteers will always be able to access support in their role. Invitation to an awareness/speaker training day. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.Experience required: Good communication skills. Like working with dogs. Be client and customer focussed. A clean driving licence is preferred but minor driving convictions may not necessarily prevent a person from volunteering. All drivers will be expected to comply with the charity's driving licence check process. Volunteers will need to contact their motor insurer to make them aware they are a volunteer driver for Medical Detection Dogs. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Takes place throughout Fife. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Medical Detection Dogs has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Collection Box Coordinator
- Fundraiser
- Regional Support Coordinator
- Speaker
Type of volunteering: Driving / escorting
Opportunities which benefit Health/Hospitals/Hospices
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