Would you be willing to help people access essential services and social activities in Angus? Could you be a volunteer driver? We are looking for drivers who can help us provide a volunteer driver service to assist service users to access school, appointments, meetings and access community activities as requested by Voluntary Services. The main tasks involve: • Safely transporting service users including young people, older people and people with disabilities • Assisting people in and out of the car • Helping people to their front door • Assisting with bags • Maintaining appropriate boundaries in relationships • Maintaining confidentiality • Taking responsibility for ensuring car seats are appropriate for car and child being transported. You will need to be: • A confident driver • Willing to use your own vehicle and have business insurance cover • Enjoy meeting people • Show empathy, patience and reliability • Availability 2-3 hours daily • Be comfortable working on own initiative but know when to seek support We are looking for volunteers who can offer 2-3 hours per week with a minimum period of 6 months commitment. Induction training is mandatory and includes confidentiality, personal safety, protecting people, lone working, communication skills and values. Other training may be offered, such as manual handling, dealing with difficult behaviour, working with people with disabilities. A PVG will be required.

Join Our Team and Be the Heart of Change! 🌟 Position: Fundraising & Events – Events Volunteer Location: Erskine Edinburgh / Various Community Venues - Scotland Wide Your Mission: Unite with us to build a Scotland where Veterans and their families thrive. At Erskine, our vision is clear: to offer Veterans their best possible future through the best possible care and community support. Role at a Glance: As an Events Volunteer, you'll be at the forefront of generating vital funds to support our Veterans. Your enthusiasm will light up various community settings as you: 📆 Schedule: Coordinate with our fundraising team based on your availability, making this a flexible commitment. 🏢 Event Setup/Clear up: Play a crucial role in setting up and tidying event/venue areas and displays, ensuring everything runs smoothly. 📋 Registration Desk Host: Welcome participants with a warm smile and assist them with registrations. 🛍️ Merchandise Maestro: Show off your sales skills by manning our Erskine-branded merchandise stalls. 🎟️ Raffle Rockstar: Sell raffle tickets and/or collect donations on-site during events. 🚚 Logistics Pro: Help transport goods and resources to and from event venues. 🏃 General Runner: Be the go-to person for various on-the-day tasks that keep the event running seamlessly. 🎉 Event Extraordinaire: If you're up for it, you might even contribute to event entertainment, activities, or event photography to capture the magic. 🤝 Support Ambassador: Provide support, encouragement, and resources to event participants taking on sponsorship challenges. Time Commitment: Length: A minimum of one day. Weekly Hours: 2-8 hours, depending on your availability. We're flexible to accommodate your schedule. Training Requirements: 🌟 Core Induction: Get acquainted with Erskine's history mission and values. 🏛️ Site Briefing: Familiarise yourself with the event location and role tasks. 🤝 Optional Fundraising Session: Enhance your fundraising knowledge to learn re our targets and how our money is spent on veterans Diversity and Inclusion: Erskine welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, aged 14 and above. You don't need prior experience; our training program will support you every step of the way. Skills and Attributes: 💙 Passion: A deep commitment to supporting Veterans. 🤝 Trustworthiness and Honesty: Essential qualities for our team. 😄 Professional and Friendly: An outgoing manner that engages people. 📜 Adherence to Guidelines: Ability to work within fundraising guidelines. Requirements and Benefits: 👥 Age Requirement: Must be 16+ for bucket collections unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or volunteering as part of a uniformed group. 🚗 Travel Expenses: Receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket travel expenses, up to £15 per day. Rewards of Volunteering: By joining us, you become an essential part of raising funds and awareness for Erskine. You directly contribute to ensuring that our residents receive the quality of care they so richly deserve. Ready to Enlist for a Cause? Apply Now! Your dedication can change lives and shape a brighter future for Veterans and their families. Together, we'll make Scotland a place where they truly thrive. Join us today and be the heart of change! 🤝 Ready to Make a Difference? Contact Us: 📞 0141 814 4640 📧 volunteering@erskine.org.uk 🌐 www.erskine.org.uk

Do you like driving and chatting to people? Would you like to help someone get to their important appointments with ease? Are you willing to go the extra mile? We’d love to hear from you if you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver for our community transport service in Inverness

Volunteer drivers to lead the Trishaw [rickshaw] in and around Wick. This vehicles enables disabled or poor mobility people to get out and about for recreational purposes. The vehicle is pedal power and electric back up. volunteers receive full training and support.