Join our hospice team and provide vital transport for patients to and from their appointments.
What you'll do:
- Drive patients safely to their appointments
- Offer light assistance and friendly conversation
- Maintain a welcoming vehicle environment
What you'll receive:
- Travel expenses reimbursed (45p per mile) and public transport fares
- Ongoing training, support, and connection
- A rewarding role with real impact
Apply Now: Volunteer Driver - Marie Curie - Newcastle Hospice
Skills
Requirements you need to know before applying
- ·Aged 18+ with a UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
- Able to volunteer a few hours one day a week
- Comfortable offering light support and friendly conversation
Want to know more before applying? Contact our Outpatient Manager Angela Jackson: angela.jackson@mariecurie.org.uk
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
Minimum 18 years. No maximum. - DBS check required
Enhanced Check required. - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed, including travel at 45p per mile for personal vehicle use. Claims can be submitted monthly, and payments are made directly to volunteers at the end of each month. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Ongoing support, well-being resources and lots of other information available to all volunteers - Training provided
Full Training provided. - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 22/11/2024
End Date: 31/03/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Please speak with the volunteer Manager about a day and/or time of day that is most suitable for you.
Location
Marie Curie Hospice,
Marie Curie Drive,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 6SS
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