Volunteering Opportunity: VO98860

• Driver, Fife Renal Service (North East)
  with RVS East Fife Community Transport & Good Neighbours.

  Created/last updated: 29/02/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	The new Fife Renal Service will support patients undergoing dialysis at St Andrews Hospital to get to and from appointments, three times a week  •  Use your driving skills and friendly personality to help people in your local community  •  Volunteers will collect the patient at home and take them to their appointment and then collect them at the hospital to take them home and see them into the house safely  •  Shifts are available 6 days a week, early morning, middle of the day, teatime, and weekday late evening - let them know what you could manage as you don't need to do all of this!
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Induction training includes adult protection, data protection, Health and Safety, lone volunteering, Dementia awareness and manual handling. There are many other courses available including customer service, online skills, self-development, wellbeing and more. Support is provided by the staff team and is available as often as needed
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Mileage is reimbursed at 45 pence per mile
  Experience required:	Good Communication skills needed. You should also be a dependable driver with access to a car, and have a willingness to help clients.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	From your home to collect people in your local area and take them to - St Andrews Hospital KY16 8AR
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.