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Volunteer Drivers

If you love driving and want to make a difference to young people who are struggling right now .. please join our volunteer team.
If you have 4 hours on a Monday or Wednesday to come to Wiston at 3pm to pick up our minibus and collect young people from Lanark or Biggar to bring them to Wiston for our new Afterschool club and then to take them home to take young people back to their school. While you wait you can get involved or enjoy a walk around our beautiful estate, read a book in the garden grounds or enjoy a bowl of homemade soup while you wait.. We will provide induction and Midas training, familiarisation on the bus and volunteer expenses.

Organisation aims and objectives

Wiston Lodge is a former Victorian Hunting Lodge set in 52 acres of ground at the foot of Tinto Hill in the village of Wiston near Biggar. We provide residential and day programmes for groups of young people and adults at risk. We do this by using Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) delivered using Outdoor Adventure Activities, Environmental Education, Music & Arts. Wiston Lodge is also a venue for training, conferences and self programming groups.

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Monday or Wednesday from 3pm for 4 hours

Frequency and commitment details

6 Months 4 Hours, Weekly Monday or Wednesday from 3pm for 4 hours

Restrictions

No Gender Restriction,
Experience required: Driving, Patient,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,
Travel details: The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Across South Lanarkshire,Wiston
Minimum age: 25

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel Expenses
Training details: Induction, Midas training and minibus familiarisation
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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