Volunteer Drivers Escort Volunteer Roles

Age restrictions: 18+

Why we need your help

Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their 
families. As part of our care we provide transport for our patients to and from their homes and 
our Hospices.

We’re looking for volunteers to help our patients using our minibus. You’ll assist the driver in 
mobilising patients in and out of the bus, chat and socialise with the patients, and help ensure 
that they are safe and comfortable at all times. 

This role does not involve driving – if you’re a sociable, friendly and caring person interested in 
volunteering with Marie Curie, we’d love to hear from you. 

What we need you to do

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
• Assist driver with mobilising patients to and from home and entry to and from the vehicle.
• Assist driver in ensuring that all passengers are carried safely, paying attention to seat belts 
and wheelchair equipment.
• Monitor passengers during journey and report any problems to driver.
• Socialise with passengers during journey.
• Ensure safe storage of equipment and baggage during journey.
• Adhere to the policy of patient confidentiality whilst communicating 
openly any observations of change with the Day Care Team Leader.
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

What skills or experience do you need?

• Friendly and caring manner
• Able to communicate pleasantly
• An understanding of confidentiality
• Good listener with empathy towards those living with a terminal illness.
• Reliable and committed
• Experience of working with frail elderly people would be an advantage

What we can offer you

• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

What we ask of you

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related 
to the role
• To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines 
• To complete an induction and any training related to the role

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and  6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.