Description

Who Cares? Scotland are looking for volunteers who can help Care Experienced people who may feel lonely and isolated this Christmas.
 
Their Christmas volunteers will assist in providing transport for Care Experienced people in Fife to and from a venue in Glasgow on Christmas day. Pickups from 10.30am (depending on location) and drop offs will start at 3pm. Your role is to help Care Experienced people connect and have fun, as well as feel relaxed, safe and comfortable getting to and from the event.
 
This role will involve interacting with people aged 18 plus and will provide a memorable day for so many on a day that can be extremely challenging.

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.

Availability

This opportunity takes place on Christmas Day.

Restrictions

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 • Full, clean driving licence 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
Travel details: Transporting Care Experienced people from various locations in Fife to and from venues in Glasgow.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage expenses will be reimbursed in January at 45p per mile.
Training details: Volunteers will be provided with an induction, Child Protection and information session as well as support and communication with their volunteer lead and event lead.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer