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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Community Transport Volunteer

As a Community Transport Volunteer you will take clients to health appointments around East Lothian and sometimes into Edinburgh. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet and assist lots of lovely people who need assistance getting to appointments. You'll use your own car (fuel expenses covered) to take clients to health appointments around East Lothian and sometimes into Edinburgh (if that suits). It's a fantastic way to assist and get to know people by helping them to appointments and also giving back to the community.

A lot of people find it very difficult to get to GP/ nurse appointments, hospital, dentist, physio, and you'll take them there and make a huge positive difference to their lives!

It is very flexible in terms of hours and which areas you cover.


Experience required

Full UK driving licence. Confident driver. Good with people.

Support
Training details

We have online training courses and induction handbook to complete with our Service Manager and you can undertake buddy chats and/or accompanied drives with one of our experienced volunteer drivers.

Taster

We can discuss the role with you beforehand and if you need any more info before applying we can match you with an experienced volunteer to have a chat about how they find the role.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Fully flexible as to how many hours you wish to do. Most appointments are 0900-1700 Mon to Fri. 45p per mile paid weekly, fortnightly, or monthly by BACS

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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