Riverview is an Adult respite – Providing short breaks to individuals living with physical or emotional needs and their families and carers. Can you spare a few hours a week / month? Do you hold a full UK driving license and have been driving for more than two years ? What are the benefits for you: • Gaining experience in supporting staff • We give our volunteers a sense of family, together transforming the lives of the vulnerable people we care for and support • Gaining new experiences and learn new skills • Build confidence and gain a sense of achievement • Improved physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Adding to your CV • Trying something new and meet new people • Have fun!

As a volunteer driver your role will be to either pick up, drop off, or undertake a return journey, with the children and young people we work with. The children and young people live throughout North East Fife. This service is vital to the children who might not be able to attend sessions without available transport. The children and young people look forward to attending their activities such as 1:1 befriending or youth groups. These activities benefit the children and young people's social and emotional development. As a driver you will contribute to their overall experience by interacting with the children and meeting their families. Drivers will have to provide evidence car insurance, MOT, tax, servicing history and driving licence.

Our activity group drivers are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Activity groups are free monthly groups open to people aged 75 and over who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. The groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends. The gentle exercises, activities, and sports can vary from group to group and month to month depending on what it is the older people enjoy. However, each activity group will contain an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises and stretches, boules, skittles, or boccia. As an activity group driver you will help escort one or two guests to the activity group each month. You will drive the same guests to the same venue at the same time so it’s a chance to make a great connection in your community whilst also fitting in with your schedule and lifestyle. You are also invited to stay with the group and socialise with the older guests. Timings: Min Hours Required: 2.5 hours a month Dates and times to be confirmed

ROOTS WWV (Woman with a Van) is a scheme run by ROOTS HHFS Food Bank, a grassroots community group based in Bonnybridge, in conjunction with Falkirk Council. We help those moving forward from homelessness move into accommodation by offering the van to transport household items, and sourcing and collecting start up items for those who are moving with little to nothing. The scheme is Falkirk wide and referrals are made through Falkirk Council homelessness services. As the project continues to grow and we reach more people, we need help with managing the load! We are seeking a volunteer who can drive our van and help with the moves and collections. If you can help with the lifting and carrying then that's an added bonus too! This is a flexible role but many of the drives can be during the working week. If you have a full drivers license and are keen to get involved with this friendly and proactive group, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our Christmas volunteers will assist in providing transport to and from the venue on Christmas day. Pickups from 10.30am (depending on location) and drop offs will start at 3pm. This role will involve interacting with people aged 18 plus through providing a memorable day for so many on a day that can be extremely challenging. What will I be doing? • Providing transport to Care Experienced people to and from the venue in Glasgow on Christmas day • Helping Care Experienced people connect and have fun • Helping Care Experienced people feel relaxed and comfortable attending the event • Ensuring Care Experienced people feel safe getting to and from the event. The venue is in Glasgow however, our members will be attending from across Scotland.

LEAP is launching Wednesday Lunch Club, a new friendship group specifically for people diagnosed with dementia and their carers at Clydeford View in Cambuslang. The group will run on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 12 Noon until 2.00 pm. The group will run for two hours with: • a light lunch for everyone to help settle into the group; • an activity in the main room; • a separate carer’s activity or information session in a different room; and • a closing get together to chat about the week’s activities. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are keen to help. The club is an opportunity to help reduce loneliness and isolation, for carers to socialise and get useful information and for people diagnosed with dementia to get involved in their community and take part in activities. There are lots of volunteering opportunities connected with his group including: • making and serving lunch to the members; • leading or assisting members with the activities; • socialising with our members; and • setting up and clearing away. We are also looking for volunteer drivers to help assist taking our members to and from the group. In return, we will provide appropriate training and regular supervision sessions with the Dementia Services Development Officer, invitations to volunteer events and payment of reasonable expenses. This is a fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference – all help is greatly appreciated.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driving buddy? Do you enjoy driving and helping others? Do you own your own car? We have an exciting new opportunity for drivers to help guests along to our friendship groups in Hamilton, Uddingston, Cambuslang, Rutherglen and East Kilbride. Most of the groups run on a fortnightly basis (a couple are weekly) and last for 1 and a half hours. Transport would need to be provided both ways. The drivers would be invited to stay at the group and enjoy a cuppa or simply come back at the end of the group. Travel expenses would be reimbursed and training would be provided. There would be no expectation of manual handling although walking aids would be required to be lifted into the boot.

St John Scotland is looking for Volunteer Patient Transport Coordinators to join our Aberdeen & North East team. Although the service is in Moray, you do not have to be located there but have a good understanding of the local geography within Elgin. As a Coordinator, your role will include volunteering to oversee and manage the volunteer team who provide transport for patients to and from their oncology/renal unit at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin. St John Scotland works in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service and local NHS boards to provide Patient Transport for people attending oncology and renal clinics. All passengers are referred to us by the Scottish Ambulance Service or NHS clinics. The service supports patients from across the region living with chronic kidney disease to access dialysis treatment at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin. Dialysis treatment must be given three times a week, and for patients who would otherwise rely on taxi or ambulance transport, the St John Scotland service means they have a free, reliable and friendly service they can depend on. The service is currently in it's pilot phase which started in Spring 2024.

St John Scotland is looking for Volunteer Patient Transport Drivers to join our team. Main volunteering tasks: • Safely transport patients from their home to the hospital, and back home again at a pre-arranged time • Liaise with the Patient Transport Coordinator and commit to regular shifts (there are morning and afternoon shifts Monday-Saturday) • You will not be required to actively help patients boarding and disembarking vehicles as all patients referred to the service are mobile Volunteer Recruitment process: • Submit the St John Scotland Volunteer Application form • Complete your membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme. This is free for all volunteers. • Volunteer interview with the Patient Transport Coordinator • Informal driving assessment St John Scotland is the charity working to create a caring Scotland where more of us will survive a health crisis to live longer, and better. Our services are delivered by dedicated teams of volunteers, working in the heart of communities across the country. Whether providing CPR training, increasing public access to defibrillators, being Community First Responders or transporting patients to hospitals, St John Scotland is there when it matters most. We believe when we work together, we can save lives. Live in Moray - Are between 25 – 80 years old - Hold a full driving licence and are a competent driver - Have access to your own car and are happy to use it for Patient Transport - Are friendly and have a sense of responsibility and commitment.

Our mission is to deliver urgent medical samples, equipment and supplies free of charge between hospitals, healthcare sites and laboratories in the North East of Scotland when Healthcare Providers’ own transport services do not operate. We need drivers over the age of 25 to help us achieve this mission. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Graeme Scott, Membership Secretary at email: membershipsecretary@nervs.org.uk or telephone.: 07881460792.