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Our drivers are expected to complete the daily bus checklist form. Ensure bus has enough fuel for journey/phone is charged and has credit. Drivers to complete general inspection of vehicle, reporting any faults or damage to management as soon as possible. Take part in the morning team meeting. Drivers are responsible for securing walking aids and ensuring all seat belts are fastened, doors are closed and portable step is on board (where applicable) before moving off. To take charge of safety and movement of any other volunteers and service users while travelling on bus and ensure all staff are wearing fluorescent jackets. Bus hygiene and checking safety appliances are in place and complete, while securing gates on return to the centre are all part of the day. Volunteer should read notice board for updates regarding training or fundraising activities. Drivers to assist with other tasks when necessary.

Do you want to make a difference in your local community but have only a few hours to spare? We are looking for volunteers to support older adults who are unable to get their own groceries by providing a vital, weekly food shopping and delivery service. Our van helpers deliver shopping around Perth City and its immediate surroundings accompanied by a van driver. Shopping is collected from Tesco, Crieff Road in Perth already boxed up. You will be required to help stack the boxes securely in a dedicated Food Train van and then deliver the shopping to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required. We deliver on a Wednesday and you will be required from approximately 10am – 3pm. This is a great opportunity for community minded people who want to stay fit and active and help people who are facing challenges with the basic necessity of getting food into their home.

To collect and drop off donations from people who are unable to take to the shop themselves

Support people get home safely after a hospital stay and help reduce pressure on the NHS. Be part of a team including partner agencies helping people get home and continue their recovery after a stay at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. - Collect prescriptions from the hospital and drop off at the patients home. - Bring medical equipment, clothes or food parcels to discharged patients. - Provide other support to reduce delays in the discharge lounge to open up beds for new admissions. - Advise if additional support may be required.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or another illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough.

Drivers provide an essential CHAS service. They transport families who are using CHAS services, collect and deliver goods and at times provide transport for professional visitors to CHAS. If you love driving and want to use your skills for a great cause, this is the role for you! WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL I BE INVOLVED IN? - Providing transport or driving the CHAS minibus to allow families to go on outings, to bring families to stay in the hospices and to take families home from the hospices. - On occasions to transport or collect goods, equipment and displays for CHAS teams WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES WILL I NEED TO HAVE? - An enjoyment of and enthusiasm for driving - Calm and considerate driving skills - A full, clean driving licence - An outgoing and friendly personality - Patience, empathy, tact and understanding - An ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately - An ability to relate to people of all ages - Good communication skills - Experience of driving a minibus or larger vehicles is advantageous but not essential. - Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality - Shared values with the organisation: respect, care, honesty, accountability Volunteer drivers using their own cars need to be 17 or over with a full driving licence. In order to drive a CHAS vehicle you need to be 25 or over (this is for insurance reasons). HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I OFFER? You can volunteer on any day of the week, for a few hours, in the morning, afternoon or evening. This can be discussed and agreed with your Supervisor and the Hospice Volunteering Development Manager. WHERE IS THIS OPPORTUNITY BASED? Rachel House Hospice in Kinross OR Robin House Hospice in Balloch WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP? If you would like additional information about the role: - Please visit: https://www.chas.org.uk/volunteers/hospice-driver - Call 01577 866065 - Email volunteering@chas.org.uk. If you’re interested in the role you can apply online: https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form

What’s involved •This role is currently paused due to the pandemic as the Centre is closed, however we are looking to build up our list of volunteer drivers in anticipation of restarting our activities. •Sight loss can leave people isolated and public transport is often a barrier for people with sight loss. We aim to overcome this by providing people with sight loss with transport that allows them to access our many activities. The principal task is to collect blind and partially sighted Centre users from their homes and assist them to get into the Centre. This may involve guiding people with a visual impairment and full training will be given for this. Centre users are coming in to access one of the groups or activities that we offer, as a volunteer driver you can stay for the group or come back after a couple of hours for the return journey. Occasionally groups go out for afternoon tea or to visit local visitor attractions.

Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you. Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home. Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm. On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required. We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity. This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.

Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you. Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home. Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm. On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required. We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity. This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.

Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you. Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home. Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm. On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required. We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity. This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.