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Description

We have exciting opportunities for volunteers to come along and assist disabled members with various activities. This includes volunteer drivers and escorting disabled people if out on trips etc.

We especially require more volunteer drivers who have a D1 on their license. This must be before 1997 that they passed their test.

You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills.

For more information please contact:
e-mail: info@future-choices.org.uk / Tel.: 0800 566 8728 / or through our website www.future-choices.org.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

Future Choices is a local voluntary charity which supports physically disabled adults by providing a range of social inclusion and recreational activities.

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Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)

Frequency and commitment details

Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)

Restrictions

Experience required: Just to be committed and willing to help disabled people. Clean driving licence.
Travel details: Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)
Minimum age: 17

Support

Taster available: Yes
Training details: Good support is provided to all volunteers and Future Choices members are very supportive and welcoming.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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