Description
Purpose and Aims of the role
Who Cares? Scotland facilitate regular groups and events for Care Experience people
One of the biggest barriers our members face in attending our groups and activities is the ability to get to us. Sometimes our members need a little bit of assistance to get to and from their groups and as a volunteer driver, you would be providing the means for someone to be able to attend the groups which are of importance to them to connect, make friends, talk about issues important to them and have fun.
We are looking for volunteers who have access to their own car and can help to enhance our Care Experienced members experience of attending our regular groups and events by providing transport to and from these fortnightly groups.
Our volunteer drivers will assist in collecting young people from their homes to the venue in Edinburgh and home again every second Tuesday. Pickups will start from 5pm (depending on location) and drop offs will start after the group finishes at 8pm.
This role will involve interacting with young people and you will have the opportunity to stay at the group to engage with young people and support their involvement.
We provide all out of pocket expenses, so your mileage would be reimbursed at £0.45 per mile. A PVG is required for this role. Access to your own car, business insurance and driving checks will also be needed.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
Collect/return Care Experienced young people from and to their home to our group venue in Edinburgh
Helping Care Experienced people connect and have fun
Helping Care Experienced people feel relaxed and comfortable attending groups and events
Ensuring Care Experienced people feel safe getting to and from their groups
Reducing isolation by removing the barrier of transport
Organisation aims and objectives
Who Cares? Scotland is a national voluntary organisation, working with care experienced young people and care leavers across Scotland. We support care experienced people to have their voice heard and influence to make positive change within the care system.
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Frequency and commitment details
Every second Tuesday from 5pm-8.30pm
Restrictions
Access to your own car, business insurance and driving checks will also be needed.
Experience required: What skills can I bring to this role?
Ability to work well with people and in a team
Good communication and listening skills
We provide all out of pocket expenses, so your mileage would be reimbursed at £0.45 per mile. A PVG is required for this role. Access to your own car, business insurance and driving checks will also be needed.
What qualities do I need?
To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
Reliable and approachable
Friendly, helpful, and understanding
Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We provide all out of pocket expenses, so your mileage would be reimbursed at £0.45 per mile.
Training details: Induction, Child Protection and Understanding Care Experience all provided.