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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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Handy person

Opportunities available across Dumfries and Galloway (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer)
Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. The At Home service offers practical support doing small household tasks* for our customers. Tasks are arranged by the staff, and are listed on the customer’s file, along with the price previously agreed with the customer.
Tasks include: cleaning the inside of windows; changing curtains; defrosting freezer; cleaning oven; clearing a cupboard; changing beds; vacuuming. The Role: • Drive the Food Train van (though a pool of drivers is available, so you can be paired with a driver) • Collect customer files from the office • Complete small household tasks for customers • Collect monies and complete all necessary paperwork • To report any matters of concern to Food Train staff • To inform Food Train Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to customers and the wider community .

Experience required

There are no formal educational requirements for this role however knowledge of the needs of older people acquired through life and family experiences, training received or practice-based experience is desirable.

Travel details

Opportunities available at branches across the region (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer)

Support
Training details

Training and support provided by Food Train staff

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
Volunteers who drive Food Train vans must be over 21

Frequency & commitment
Weekdays 2 hours 2 Hours

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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