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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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Driver

Volunteers will have the satisfaction of enabling a diverse range of community groups and also Tweeddale residents with a disability to access social and recreational activities, attend meetings and appointments etc. Volunteers can benefit themselves from the outings and may choose to get further involved with groups for whom they drive. Drivers also benefit from MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training which is recognised throughout the UK as the standard course for volunteer drivers involved in community transport.

Experience required

Clean driving licence.
MIDAS minibus test - arranged by project previously for volunteers who have not undertaken this training.
Patience, flexibility, enjoy being with people.

Travel details

Throughout Tweeddale, with trips further afield from time to time. Tweeddale Community Transport is administered iin Peebles where the vehicles are based.

Travel expenses

Claim form completed by volunteers. Mileage @40p plus out of pocket expenses.

Support
Training details

MIDAS training course and refresher courses. Including info. about the project. Tweed wheels familiarisation test. Informal feedback/support.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 25
Insurance

Frequency & commitment
Weekdays