Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunity hosted by: British Red Cross
Description:
If you enjoy driving and like meeting people, this is the role for you. You’ll be delivering wheelchairs to people locally or further afield to help them get moving again after illness or injury. Example of tasks include:
*Deliver and collect wheelchairs using a Red Cross van.
*Load / unload wheelchairs ready for daily runs.
*Show people how to use equipment.
*Use a computer-based stock control system.
What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Driving, General and Helping
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
Wards opportunity based in: Kersal & Broughton Park, Ordsall, Weaste and Seedley
Volunteering location accessbility:
Availability required:
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:
The skills you need
*Physically able to safely lift or move wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
*Experienced driver (at least two years).
*Confident driving a delivery van.
*Enjoy meeting people and good people skills.
*Good IT skills.
*Able to commit to a regular weekly shift
This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: BME, LGBT, Older people, Refugees and asylum seekers, Unemployed
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes