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

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO89990 - Created/last updated: 27/04/2023



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    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 Maxwell 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 Maxwell 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

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    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 - 60p per mile

    Experience required:You should have access to a car, appropriate 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 DetailsMaxwell Centre, 70 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath KY4 9DD There are cafes on other mornings in Torryburn & Rosyth and you may help with journeys there as well/instead.

    Saltire AwardThis 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:

    Please tell us what age group you are in:
    Are you looking to improve your employability prospects by volunteering?    

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Type of volunteering: Driving / escorting
Opportunities which benefit Elderly


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