Description
As a volunteer driver your role will be to either pick up, drop off, or undertake a return journey, with the children and young people we work with. The children and young people live throughout North East Fife. This service is vital to the children who might not be able to attend sessions without available transport. The children and young people look forward to attending their activities such as 1:1 befriending or youth groups. These activities benefit the children and young people's social and emotional development. As a driver you will contribute to their overall experience by interacting with the children and meeting their families. Drivers will have to provide evidence car insurance, MOT, tax, servicing history and driving licence.
Organisation aims and objectives
Families First is a very small independent charity working with children and their families aged 5 – 16 years who face significant challenges in life living in North East Fife. These challenges include Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), various learning disabilities, social and emotional problems, mental health issues, caring responsibilities, being looked after away from their family, low self-esteem, medical problems and poverty. Isolation can be a significant challenge to the children we work with due to their personal circumstances and rural location. By supporting these children and their families we aim to: • Reduce isolation • Develop self-esteem • Improve social skills • Improve relationships All of the people we work with are referred to us by external statutory and voluntary agencies. We offer 3 core services - Family Support (adults), One-to-One Befriending (children) and Children's Group Work. Our overall objectives are to strengthen the social and emotional development of children, young people and their parents and carers; so they can become effective contributors to their communities. We do this in a number of ways, by providing opportunities for our service users to explore the challenges they face and gain new experiences in a safe environment with supportive staff and volunteers. In addition to one-to-one support and group work activities, we provide access to events throughout the year through our Family Support Service. These events give families a chance to spend time and have fun together, thus creating lasting memories with each other.
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2 hours per fortnight
Frequency and commitment details
2 hours per fortnight
Restrictions
Experienced drivers
Experience required: Individuals with proven driving experience who are able to communicate well with children and young people. As training is provided, it is not necessary to have driven before in the same capacity/environment.
Travel details: Various locations in and around St Andrews and North East fife. Families First activities are regularly held at the Families First premises, Rose Lane Centre, 2 Rose Lane, c/o 132 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EW.
Minimum age: 21
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage rate 45p per mile
Training details: Mandatory training for drivers includes one day of training, one induction evening, and specific volunteer driver training. The All-Day training includes modules such as Child and Adult Protection and Managing Behaviour, and the induction evening introduces relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety. Staff are available throughout to provide support, and drivers will be assigned a supervisor for this activity. All volunteers meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for formal supervision who is their main contact. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are also advertised to all volunteers.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer