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Who Cares? Scotland
- VO101332
We are looking for volunteers who can help Care Experienced people who may feel lonely and isolated this Christmas.
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.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
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
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
Location
The venue is in Glasgow however, our members will be attending from across Scotland.
What will I gain from the role?
• A sense of satisfaction in helping Care Experienced people have fun and be together on what can be a challenging day
• Practical experience of working with people
• Have fun!
What support will I be given?
• Training and brief before the event
• Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
• Support from staff
Experience required
No Expertise,Youth / Childcare, Caring,Good Communicator,Good Listener,Open minded,Organised,Patient,Reliable / Dependable,Sociable,Social Conscience,Team Player,Trustworthy,
Travel details
The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Across South Lanarkshire,Glasgow
Travel expenses
Pre-approved expenses paid. Mileage expense at 45p per mile
Dates
2 September - 29 November 2024
Support
Training details
Induction, child protection and role specific
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction, Full, clean driving license and business insurance
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 Volunteers with Who Cares? Scotland
Yvonne Atkins, Who Cares? Scotland
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