Description
LCTS provides wheelchair accessible transport to voluntary and community groups throughout Midlothian. The groups range from the toddlers to the elderly/infirm. There is also a wide variety in the driving, from local door to door day care to day trips to the Borders, Fife, etc. all minibus users provide an escort and there is generally a very easy going atmosphere on the bus. For many of the users, the minibus provides the only opportunity for them to get out and about, so they tend to be all the more grateful for the volunteer driver.
Organisation aims and objectives
LCTS's primary aim is to deliver, promote and support high quality accessible passenger transport services in Edinburgh, Midlothian and the surrounding areas.
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Various hours throughout the day and evenings, 7 days a week. Hours can be arranged to suit the volunteers availability. Looking for volunteers to commit to at least 5 hours per month.
Restrictions
Full UK driving licence (D1 Entitlement) 2 years, Disclosure Scotland (PVG) application must be completed by each volunteer.
Experience required: Drivers need to have MIDAS training and are required to be 21 or over and hold a licence for a minimum of two years to be eligible for this.
Volunteers must enjoy working with a variety of people particularly elderley and vulnerable.
Minimum age: 21
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Bus fares
Car - 45p a mile
up to £5 a day for meal (after 4 hours volunteering)
Training details: MiDAS (Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme) Training will be provided to the volunteer. They will receive a four year certificate for this. As part of their induction the volunteer will have a minimum of two half days 'buddy run' with one of our experienced drivers and user groups.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet