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  • VO63042

Description

COVEY are looking for volunteer drivers to transport some of the vulnerable young people we work with to various locations throughout Lanarkshire to participate in activities. Most of this work takes place during weeknights; especially during school term time.

Organisation aims and objectives

We recruit and train volunteer befrienders for vulnerable young people. All are experiencing some difficulty in their lives such as health, problems in the home, isolation in the community, addictions and offending behaviour, disability or bereavement. Volunteers receive full training and expenses.

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up to 4 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 1 Year

Restrictions

Volunteers must be 18yrs or over. A PVG Disclosure Check & References will be required.
Experience required: Must have a clean drivers license, ability to work with children/young people and live within or just outside South Lanarkshire.
Travel details: This volunteering takes place in SOUTH and NORTH LANARKSHIRE at various locations throughout Lanarkshire.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: Training will be giving to highlight the issues our young people face and impact this may have of them with some basic child protection information too.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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