Description
Aberlour are looking for motivated volunteers to help them provide transport for children with disabilities staying at their respite service in Glenrothes.
Rainbow Heart Cottage provides children aged 6-18 with a safe, nurturing, homely environment. While staying at Rainbow Heart Cottage, children can enjoy a range of fun activities. This is very much a home away from home for the children who stay there and provides their families with a rest from their roles as carers.
As a volunteer minibus driver, you will be helping to make a difference in the life of a child by:
assisting with travel to and from the service, and during organised activities
interacting with children and supporting them to participate in new experiences
helping children to have fun
building a child’s confidence and self esteem
being a positive role model
Organisation aims and objectives
Aberlour works with children and young people who have experienced disadvantage or trauma, or who have disabilities. They pride themselves on their child-centred focus and strong commitment to the individual development of each child emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. They work with whole families as well as children on their own.
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Frequency and commitment details
2-4 hours per week, ideally for 6 months
Restrictions
Experience required: Full UK Driving License, with at least 12 months’ experience of driving; passion and enthusiasm for engaging children in activities and supporting them to have new experiences; good communication/ listening skills; an interest in the well-being of children; commitment to confidentiality;
Ability to encourage and motivate children; a non-judgmental attitude; enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, committed, friendly and approachable; patient, understanding, open minded, level-headed
Travel details: Rainbow Heart Cottage, Glenrothes KY7 6UU
Minimum age: 21
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Public transport expenses, out of pocket expenses and Mileage, reimbursed each month
Training details: Volunteers will always be with a staff member and supported during their activity
Induction and specific training relevant to the role, including Child Protection
Ongoing support and supervision from the volunteer coordinator and staff
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet