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Who cares? Scotland
- VO101337
About this event
We are looking for volunteers who can help Care Experienced people who may feel lonely and isolated this Christmas by driving them to an event in Glasgow and back on Christmas Day.
Volunteering details
Our Christmas volunteers will assist in providing transport to and from the venue on Christmas day. Pickups from 10.30am (depending on location) and drop offs will start at 3pm.
This role will involve interacting with people aged 18 plus through providing a memorable day for so many on a day that can be extremely challenging.
What will I be doing?
• Providing transport to Care Experienced people to and from the venue in Glasgow on Christmas day
• Helping Care Experienced people connect and have fun
• Helping Care Experienced people feel relaxed and comfortable attending the event
• Ensuring Care Experienced people feel safe getting to and from the event.
The venue is in Glasgow however, our members will be attending from across Scotland.
Experience required
What skills can I bring to this role?
• Ability to work well with people and in a team
• Good communication and listening skills
What qualities do I need?
• To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
• Reliable and approachable
• Friendly, helpful, and understanding
• Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
• To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed
Travel details
All pre-approved expenses will be reimbursed. Mileage expenses at 45p per mile
Travel expenses
Travel expenses reimbursed and mileage at 45p per mile
Date
25 December 2024
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) 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 Christmas Day Driver with Who cares? Scotland
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:
Yvonne Atkins, Who cares? Scotland
Yvonne Atkins, Who cares? Scotland
Email address: volunteering@whocaresscotland.org
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in East Dunbartonshire:
Contact name: Pauline Bowers
Email address: volunteer@edva.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Christmas Day Driver with Who cares? Scotland.
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