Minibus Driver / Escort

  • VO98368


Description

As a driver/escort you will play a major role in enhancing the lives of our service users by keeping people connected. Drivers and Escorts will work alongside each other transporting those attending our services from around Perth and the surrounding areas.

Skills and Experience
If you have the following skills and experience then we would love to hear from you –
Experienced and confident driver with a D1 code on driving licence
Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service
Empathetic – Understand the demands placed on unpaid carers due to their caring responsibilities’
Engaging – Have a good sense of humour, listen and respond to carers needs and contribute new ideas for activities

Minimum Age
Volunteer Drivers must be at least 18 years of age.

Location
PKAVS Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth, PH1 3BD

Availability
Morning 9.15am - 10.15am approx.
Afternoon 2.45am - 3.45am approx.
Monday to Friday

Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS
You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community.
An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests.
You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes.
There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning.
We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment.
As a PKAVS volunteer you will meet new people, have fun and learn new skills while helping others and playing an important part in contributing to your local community.

You can find out more about our Day Services at: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/carers/day-services/

If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP

We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

Organisation aims and objectives

We provide a high standard of care and offer appropriate levels of support for Carers in Perth and Kinross. Giving carers respite we enable those who have a degree of physical and/or mental frailty to remain as independent as possible, to improve their quality of life and to delay possible admission to residential nursing home care.

Availability

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18