Volunteer Driver

Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care (DAAB) provide free transport to patients receiving cancer treatment at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital. We have a fleet of distinctive ambulances, manned by a dedicated and compassionate team of volunteer drivers and companions.

The Role:

• Collect and deliver patients to predetermined locations, in a safe and timely manner.
• All vehicles and equipment to be used in line with DAAB training and procedures.
• Always ensure the highest levels of patient confidentiality.
• Ensure ambulance is ready for service at the start and end of every day.
• Deliver the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.
• Adhere to DAAB Code of Conduct. 

Multiple opportunities exist. We ask volunteers to commit a full day at a time due to scheduling requirements

Skills

• Hold a full UK car license.
• Age limits – minimum 25 years, maximum 75 years (at time of application).
• Able to commit to a full day of volunteering, occasionally starting and finishing at an unsociable hour
• Proficient in driving a larger vehicle while carrying passengers, and comfortable driving across the region and in built up areas.
• Access to emails and able to use a mobile phone/computer.
• No medical conditions affecting your ability to drive or meet the key responsibilities of role.
• Effective communication skills, and able to handle sensitive situations with empathy and tact.
• Good time management and organisation skills.
• The suitability of an applicant at this stage will be assessed using an application form and interview.
• Later stages of the application will include a health assessment and driving assessment.
• Unsuccessful applicants can reapply after a minimum of six months.