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We are looking for some new, enthusiastic volunteers who are keen to provide transport for our members to attend our Social Café. Our Social Cafes are open to those over the age of 65 and want to get out to socialise and be a part of the community. You would be mainly helping with taking members to the café and back to their homes. However, you could also help in: - making teas and coffees for the members. - doing activities or assisting members with the activities. - socialise with our members. - setting up and clearing away. In return, you will be supported with appropriate training and regular supervision sessions with the named contact, invites to volunteer events and expense reimbursements.

The Yusuf Youth Initiative (YYI) was set up in 2004 by a group of young enthusiasts who are driven by the desire to work for their community and improve their society. The group have undertaken a number of community projects on a local and national scale. Volunteers Delivery Drivers are needed for the Foodbank. This will involve picking up the food parcels around lunchtime from their office at West Pitkerro Industrial Estate and delivering them to those in need's home using your own vehicle. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed. The volunteers can pick up the parcel any time between 11:30 hours to 12:50 hours and then deliver it to the clients at their convenient time. Deliveries are made on Monday to Friday.

We need help during the very busy spring and summer months to carefully transport wildlife casualties from our Petterden ARRC, Dundee to our National Wildlife Centre in Fishcross, Alloa. To be able to carry out this role you must have unlimited access to your own vehicle; a full UK driving licence and insurance cover for your vehicle. All fuel expenses will be reimbursed. Tasks include Uplift wildlife casualties and transport from our Petterden ARRC to our National Wildlife Centre, Fishcross (Nr Alloa) Transfer animals lawfully, safely and securely Maintain relevant wildlife records accurately Attend to the welfare needs of wildlife, including preparation of food Undertake general admin tasks with the utmost care

As the population of the 65+ community in Dundee increases so do the number of elderly people who are isolated and lonely. Help us to keep older people independent, safe and well in their own homes by being a volunteer driver, enabling older people to get to appointments, do their own shopping or enjoy meeting up with friends and family. You will hold a full drivers licence and if you have access to a suitable and reliable car you must hold comprehensive insurance. You will be happy to collect our customers from their own home and drive them to their desired location. Where appropriate you may have to wait for a period of time before taking the passenger home. Your responsibilities will include cash handling, light paperwork and you will be required to become a member of the PVG scheme. All costs associated with your role as a volunteer will be met by DCT. DCT are keen to recruit drivers from anywhere in Dundee.

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.

Our tea party drivers are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Drivers take older people to the parties and stay with them to enjoy the get-together. Over time, drivers and older guests get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories. As a tea party driver, you liaise with your group coordinator and take older guests to and from the tea parties each month. Staying at the tea party is part of your role, so it’s much more than being a driver. Tasks include: Driving one to two older guests using your own car to a tea party venue and returning them home again after the event . Staying at the tea party to help with conversation and serve refreshments. Liaising with the group coordinator to confirm which older guests you will pick up. Informing the group coordinator of any safeguarding concerns or issues you might have. Following all guidance in your driver training modules to ensure that the tea parties are enjoyable, appropriate, and in line with our charitable aims.

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our shopping and prescription service. This essential service ensures that those struggling to get out the house or who aren’t fully able to get a shop for themselves can get a weekly shop and maintain independence and have agency of their own shopping. Volunteers will be added to a Whatsapp group where call outs will be made for the shops that week. If the volunteer is available then they offer to do the shop and a member of staff will email the service users details and shopping list, the volunteer with then do the shopping then deliver it the service users’ home then you will be reimbursed for the shop and your millage. This is role is perfect for anyone who wants to help out and make a difference but can’t commit to set weekly time slots.

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!

The new Fife Renal Service will support patients undergoing dialysis at Victoria 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!

The new Fife Renal Service will support patients undergoing dialysis at Queen Margaret 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!