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July/August 2008
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These opportunities are available for immediate start (subject to application process):

Dundee Community Transport Drivers
Transport is something most of us take for granted but for many people and groups the Community Transport minibus is the only way of getting out and about. Volunteer Driving is rewarding and enjoyable. You will get the satisfaction of knowing you are improving other people's quality of life as well as gaining a MIDAS certificate.After completing your driving assessment and one full day's training to complete your MIDAS certificate, you could be asked to drive for any one of our 65 member groups, from junior football teams to sheltered housing groups, from environmental projects to arts and crafts groups. The office, where training and support for volunteers happens, is in Mid-Craigie Parish Church building. . Volunteers are particulary needed for the summer holiday bookings. Please contact Phillipa Lyttle on 01382 506147 or email dundeect@volunteerdundee.org.uk for further details on how to get involved

Catering/Tuck Shop
Dundee Hawkhill Harriers
Volunteers required to run a tuck shop for members of athletic club on training nights and occasional weekend events.Contact Paul Leonard Tel: 07866 084229 Email: paul.leonard@uk.tesco.com

Family Support Development Worker
Community Family Support Project
This is an opportunity for an experienced mature volunteer to compliment the development work of the project. We will help you develop skills and knowledge by offering support, learning opportunities and training in this field.
Contact Audrie Taylor Tel: 01382 819121 Email: Audrie.taylor@tesco.net

Board member
Discovery Credit Union Ltd
World debt, living on credit, bank charges, no access to loans. Modern life is especially tough on those who have the least. What difference could you make in 3 or 4 hours a month? Join our team as a Board Memberand contribute your skills or gain new ones to ensure we have the organisational back up to tackle debt and financial hardship in Dundee . The board of directors are responsible for managing the strategic growth and financial variability of the credit union.
Contact Liz Gordon Tel: 01382 431506 Email: liz@discoverycu.co.uk

Midlin Day Care Driver and Escorts
Collect clients from their homes and transport them to the centre ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times and assisting clients into the centre. Transportation to and from the Centre is between 9.45am and 11.15am. Drivers would also take clients home in the afternoon between 3.30pm and 4.30pm ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Drivers/escorts required everday but volunteers can choose what morning or afternoon to suit them. Contact Fay Lamont on 506451 or email volunteer@mid-lin.org.uk.

Fund Raisers
Friends of Nablus and Surrounding Areas (FONSA)
Our charitable trusts raises funds to benefit the people of Nablus in Palestine, Nablus is twinned with Dundee and is suffering poverty and hardship because of the military occupation it is living under.
Contact Andree Ryan Tel: 07761104609 Email: tayportturtle@yahoo.com 

Management Board Member
Partners in Advocacy
We need more Dundee people on our Board to help to run and develop Partners in Advocacy. We celebrate our tenth anniversary this year – you can help us to shape our thinking for the future. Contact Julie Hogg Tel: 0131 478 7723 Email: Julie@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk

Receptionist/Clerical Assistant
One Parent Families Scotland 101 Project
Parents contacting our project are often in need of some help and support. We need a receptionist who can respond warmly and sensitively, to put them at ease and make them feel welcome.
Contact Kim McRae Tel: 01382 507457 Email: kimmcrae@opfsdundee.org.uk

Self-management Trainer
Arthritis Care Scotland
We require volunteers to provide an enthusiastic commitment to Arthritis Care and we value that time and commitment. Volunteer Trainers will deliver Arthritis and Chronic Disease Self-management Courses from the Arthritis Care portfolio. Contact Marni Lamb Tel: 01620 843957 Email: marnil@arthritiscare.org.uk