Volunteer Scotland

Coronavirus volunteering

Driver

  • VO61999

Description

Volunteers between 21 and 70 years old with a D1 class license to drive our vehicles to provide a door-through-door service for those with mobility challenges – elderly, disabled, health issues, geographic remoteness.
Covid-19 training will be given to volunteers.

Organisation aims and objectives

Charity providing transport for disabled and elderly.

Availability

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Restrictions

D1 required for driving our vehicles.
Experience required: 21 years old with clean driving licence with minimum 2 years driving experience, good communication skills and the ability to relate to elderly or disabled people.
Travel details: Our services cover East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh also national journeys on an availability basis from our base at 24/3a Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead
Minimum age: 21

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Out-of-pocket expenses with be paid.
Training details: The volunteer will have to complete a driving assessment and successfully complete MIDAS training. Other training includes first aid, manual handling and disability awareness.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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