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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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Volunteer Driver

Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding experience? Join our team at our care homes for the elderly as a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Whether its befriending and chatting with our residents or organising and participating in leisure and social activities, your contribution will have a significant impact on their well-being and quality of life. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills, meet new people and create meaningful connections with our residents. Join us today and be a part of a community that values and appreciates the importance of companionship and human connection. Opportunities are available for weekdays or weekends, day time or early evening at:

Glenfairn House Care Home-Sanctuary Care, 28 Racecourse Road, Ayr KA7 2UX
Queens Care Home, 34 Ardayre Road, Prestwick KA9 1QL.

We are a not-for-profit organisation specialising in care homes for the elderly and currently have over 110 care homes across England and Scotland.


For more info, please go to https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs/volunteering/how-apply-be-sanctuary-care-volunteer


If you would like to help our care homes through volunteering, opportunities are available for weekdays or weekends, daytime or early evening.


We are currently looking to recruit volunteer drivers to drive our mini bus to help our residents attend appointments and outings.


For more info, please go to https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs/volunteering/how-apply-be-sanctuary-care-volunteer to learn more and apply online.


Experience required

Good communication skills
Common sense
Reliable

Travel expenses

It may be necessary for a volunteer to travel to a location other than their normal place of volunteering, they will be reimbursed travel expenses in line with the Travel and Subsistence Group Procedure. It is at the discretion of each home to cover the travel expenses from the volunteers' home to the care home as a good will gesture.
We are mindful of individual financial situations, and we do not want to put up barriers to volunteering, so please feel free to have a chat with your supervisor.

Support
Training details

Online course which includes safeguarding, dementia friends, GDPR, life in a care home etc. A meet and greet and a show round will be arranged. Finally, you would need to complete an online course which takes approx. an hour to complete. The whole process could take 3 - 4 weeks to complete.

Taster

A meet and greet and a show round are available

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
PVG and references are required. Clean driving license.

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible

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