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Positive Help
- VO100874
Our new Adult Services program comprises a number of services, each providing an element of support enabling our service users to manage their lives and improve their overall health and wellbeing. We are recruiting for Supportive Transport Drivers, Escorted Shoppers and Home Support Volunteers. Those applying for any of the roles within the Live Well program have the option of volunteering across multiple services if they choose to.
The roles we offer are exciting, fun and rewarding. We provide training and opportunities that will improve your life skills, boost your CV and help you meet new people. You will learn about HIV and Hepatitis C, the impact of Stigma and Discrimination, Trauma-Informed practice, Safeguarding, Boundaries, First Aid and more. You will meet Service Users and volunteers throughout your training.
Experience required
We are looking for friendly and understanding volunteers who are ready to support individuals to a range of appointments to support their care and growth.
Travel details
You will be setting off from your home address then travelling to Service User’s homes to pick them up. You do not require your own car but will need a full UK drivers license
Travel expenses
After each session you will complete an expenses form. You can claim money back for the cost of public transport/fuel. You will then be reimbursed within a week of submitting the form.
Support
Training details
Training includes HIV and Hep C; stigma and discrimination; boundaries; Adult protection protocols and trauma informed approaches, First Aid. There are support meetings every 6 months, training and peer support sessions.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 17
Need a full UK driving license for this role.
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 17-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Adult Services Volunteer with Positive Help
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Leigh McRae, Positive Help
Leigh McRae, Positive Help
Email address: leigh@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Adult Services Volunteer with Positive Help.
Positive Help has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO100874.