Volunteer Minibus Driver - Pasiley

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We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.

Transport is one of the biggest barriers our young people face in being able to attend their group. This role has a focus on picking up young people and driving them to our office in St. James street, Paisley where the group is based and then returning them home after the session. Pick ups are based in Ferguslie Park and Linwood.

This role will involve interacting with primary aged young people at our fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year. There could be opportunities to support the group work between pick ups and drops offs.
What will I be doing?
• Picking up young people and driving them to the group then returning them home.
• Supporting youth group sessions
• Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
• Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities
• Helping children and young people to have fun
• Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
• Being a positive role model

What skills can I bring to this role?
• Full/Clean Driving License – D1 license is needed for minibus
• Experience of working with children (Not essential)
• A knowledge of issues affecting Care Experienced children and young people
• Ability to work well with children and young people

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

When will I be needed?
• Regular groups and events
• Groups every Tuesday. Alternates between a group of primary school age children one week and secondary school age the next.
• Group times are 5pm til 6.30pm and 6pm until 7.30pm. Drivers would need to be available 30 minutes before for pick ups and some time after for drops offs.

Location
Paisley with pick ups in Ferguslie Park and Linwood

What will I gain from the role?
• A sense of satisfaction in helping children and young people build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve their full potential
• Practical experience of working with children and young people
• Experience to get back into the workplace or education
• Have fun!

What support will I be given?
• Induction and child protection training
• Role specific training
• Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
• Supervision and support from your manager / coordinator

Additional Information

For all roles involving regulated work with children and young people, applicants will be required to submit a PVG Scheme Record or a PVG Scheme Record Update application. This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme. This opportunity requires the candidate to drive independently and pick up young people to bring to the group.

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Dates

3 July 2025 - 1 November 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Renfrewshire.

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