We have exciting opportunities for volunteers to come along and assist disabled members with various activities. This includes volunteer drivers and escorting disabled people if out on trips etc. We especially require more volunteer drivers who have a D1 on their license. This must be before 1997 that they passed their test. You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills. For more information please contact: e-mail: info@future-choices.org.uk / Tel.: 0800 566 8728 / or through our website www.future-choices.org.uk

Our veterans tell us that transport difficulties are one of the biggest barriers they face. Living with significant sight loss can make getting around a lot harder, as driving inevitably becomes impossible and public transport is often a lot more challenging to navigate alone. Difficulty in getting around can lead in turn to increased isolation, making it harder to take part in social activities or access support. We’re looking for safe and reliable volunteer drivers with their own cars to offer transport to our veterans over short distances. As a volunteer driver, you’ll help ensure that veterans with sight loss are able to take part in activities that provide social connections and support, and that they are able to access vital services. You will help us to improve the quality of life of people using our services and play a vital role in easing isolation.

St John Scotland Patient Transport services are a lifeline for people who rely on them to get to hospital for life-saving treatments. As a St John Scotland Patient Transport driver you are the friendly face patients see when they’re picked up at home on their way to treatment, or from the hospital once it’s complete. You’re the person who makes life easier, who they can rely on… and have a blether with! You must: - Live locally to Kirkcaldy or Dunfermline -Be between 21 – 80 years old -Hold a full driving license and be a competent driver - Have held a full driving license for at least two years -Great sense of responsibility, commitment, and friendliness

RVS run a community transport service throughout Fife and are looking for volunteers (especially in East Fife) who will provide transport across Fife and sometimes beyond. Using their own cars, volunteers will provide transport to adults who are unable to access public transport either due to a disability or isolation. Transport may be required for attendance at doctors/hospital appointments, to go shopping, to visit relatives or to attend social groups. Volunteers may need to lend a hand to assist our clients to / from appointments. You can give as much or as little time as you want

St John Scotland is looking for Volunteer Patient Transport Drivers to join our team in Ayrshire & Arran. The service supports patients from across Ayrshire living with chronic kidney disease to access dialysis treatment at the University Hospital Ayr. 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. We are keen to recruit volunteers in good time so we can provide a reliable service to patients from the offset. The current service runs for University Hospital Ayr. Volunteer drivers collect passengers from their homes at a pre-arranged time, convey them to the clinic and return them home after treatment. 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

Cycling Without Age Scotland now generates “miles of smiles” in every part of Scotland and its reach and impact are growing every day. It enriches and enhances lives, unlocks doors, enables older people to once again be an active part of their communities, once again to “feel the wind in their hair”, to rekindle old friendships and to make new ones and to rejoice in heart-warming stories. This is unparalleled access, which we also provide to disabled people. The trishaw is for elderly people and people of any age with disabilities. - Volunteer to pilot a trishaw - Other volunteer roles available - Book a ride for yourself or a loved one

Isolation and Loneliness are on the rise especially with Older People in the Community. We are looking for friendly and caring people to help with our tea parties. Could you help drive one or two guests to tea parties? You will only be volunteering once a month, so this is perfect for fitting around your own availability and lifestyle. You will help drive the same one or two guests to the group and then stay for some refreshments and a good blether. Normally the tea party will last for about 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon and is hosted by other Volunteers in their home. It is the same local group you volunteer with so you can make some real connections to your community and the Older Guests. All training is remote, and you are supported by our team and Tea Party Co-ordinator in your role.

St John Scotland is looking for volunteer drivers aged between 25-80 to support our patient transport service. St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Dumfries & Galloway to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport cancer patients to and from the Oncology Units at Western General in Edinburgh, St John's Hospital in Livingston, Beatson in Glasgow, or other oncology units as required. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need to collect a St John Scotland vehicle before collecting and dropping off the patient(s) and drivers are subject to a driving assessment and PVG.

St John Scotland is looking for volunteer drivers aged between 25-80 to support our patient transport service. St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Fife to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline or Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need to collect a St John Scotland vehicle before collecting and dropping off the patient(s) and drivers are subject to a driving assessment and PVG.

St John Scotland is looking for volunteer drivers aged between 21-80 to support our patient transport service. St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Grampian to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need access to their own car and all vehicles and drivers require full insurance subject to a driving assessment and PVG.