British Red Cross
Charity registered in Scotland SC037738
We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
Current opportunities
When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we’re among the first to respond. From making a cup of tea to trekking through snow and sleet to deliver the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what’s needed straight away.
We'd like you to be able to:
Get to the Red Cross Office, Inverness IV2 5GH, within 30 minutes.
Ideally drive and have access to a vehicle although this is not essential. Drivers should have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows them to drive in the UK and have access to a vehicle.
Sign up to a 12 hour shift every two weeks, please note you may not be called out but we need volunteers available to respond if needs be.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety.
We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk
For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home.
This service runs from Monday - Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm
We would like you to be able to :
volunteer for at least 2 hours a week within the above times, working with individuals for a maximum of 12 weeks
Driving licence preferable, but not essential. If you will be driving for this role to have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK
Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at volunteerecruitment@redcross.org.uk
We need volunteers to safely drive people to and from locations such as their home, medical centres, hospitals and care/nursing facilities. This helps people who may not be able to transport themselves. You will be warm and friendly and make it easy for them to get to where they need to be.
You will start as a driver working as part of an experienced team building up your clinical skills over time to become an Ambulance Care assistant. Contracts vary offering shifts both weekday and weekends ranging from 8 to 12 hours per shift, volunteers usually do at least two shifts per month.
Applicants will need to complete a driving assessment and attend a meet & greet with the service team.