Volunteer Now has partnered with Be Collective to bring a dedicated online platform for volunteering to Northern Ireland. The platform supports volunteers through the volunteering process and helps connect more people with a wider range of opportunities. There’s lots of great features to Be Collective like messaging, making a profile, and being able to compile all your experiences, training and roles as well as the skills gained within a social CV. You can search and apply for volunteer roles below. If you can’t find anything you like you at the moment – register now, then check back soon – new opportunities are added all the time! If you enjoy driving and 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.Ideally you will live within 10 miles of the equipment collection point at the British Red Cross office in Portadown (BT62 3BQ).**We are looking for volunteers who:*** Will be available to volunteer weekly on a regular basis.* Available to cover a 4 hour shift every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:30pm.* Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. * Willing to drive a British Red Cross vehicle.* Can commit to volunteering for a minimum 8 months.Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong.****What's in it for you***** Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.* A great opportunity to use your existing skills and gain new ones.* An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.* All training and induction for the role.* Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.**Tasks and responsibilities*** 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.Skills and experience gained Communication Skills Driving Causes supported Disability Services
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