Volunteer Hospice Driver Volunteer Roles

Age restrictions - 18+

We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team and assist patients with getting to and from appointments.  By collecting patients from their homes and bringing them to the hospice and then ensuring them get home safely, you will have a key role in the team.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Collect patients from their homes on a prearranged day and time and bring them to the hospice
• Return patients back home at the end of the day services session, out-patient appointment or discharge from ward
• Ensure patients gain safe entry to their home
• Refer all medical, social and personal problems expressed by patients to staff
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

In the online application we only need your basic information (name, address, phone number and email address), an emergency contact, and 2 references that we can contact. 

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.

Do you have time to support our patients and families? Join the ellenor family and help provide an essential service for our patients.

Location: ellenor Northfleet, local community and The Manor Hotel
Hours: Approximately 2 hours, as many days as you can spare
Times: Drop off times are 10:30am and 3pm for group activities. Therefore availability around these times is required.
Days: You can have a set day, or work on a more flexible basis, whatever you can spare. 

Role

You will be picking up patients and bringing them in to ellenor for our Therapeutic Activity groups. We require patients to be brought in to the Hospice or to The Manor Hotel by 10:30am and returned to their own home at 3pm. You are not required to stay for the duration of the activity. 

You may drive either your own vehicle or we will provide training to drive a company mini bus. 

We also require driver escorts to help on the minibus too, who will assist patients on and off the bus for these activities. 

Due to building works at the Hospice Northfleet, patients are currently attending the Best Western Manor Hotel, Gravesend.

Skills

Positive attitude and great people skills.

Full clean driving licence, if using your own vehicle you will need to produce documents for verification eg: MOT, Insurance.

If you wish to use the minibus, training will be provided by KCC, expenses for this will be covered but flexibility to attend will be required. 

A DBS certificate will also be required for this role. 

Online mandatory training will need to be completed.

We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team and assist patients with getting to and from appointments.  By collecting patients from their homes and bringing them to the hospice and then ensuring them get home safely, you will have a key role in the team.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Collect patients from their homes on a prearranged day and time and bring them to the hospice
• Return patients back home at the end of the day services session, out-patient appointment or discharge from ward
• Ensure patients gain safe entry to their home
• Refer all medical, social and personal problems expressed by patients to staff
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

Age restrictions - 18+

We are looking for volunteers to join our team and drive our hospice minibus, assisting patients with getting to and from appointments. By collecting patients from their homes in the minibus and bringing them to the hospice and then ensuring them get home safely, you will have a key role in the team.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Collect patients from their homes on a prearranged day and time and bring them to the hospice in the minibus
• Return patients back home at the end of the day services session, out-patient appointment or discharge from ward
• Ensure patients gain safe entry to their home
• Refer all medical, social and personal problems expressed by patients to staff
• Complete MIDAS training and update when necessary
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

In the online application we only need your basic information (name, address, phone number and email address), an emergency contact, and 2 references that we can contact. 

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 are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice team and assist patients with getting to and from appointments.  By collecting patients from their homes and bringing them to the hospice and then ensuring them get home safely, you will have a key role in the team.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Collect patients from their homes on a prearranged day and time and bring them to the hospice
• Return patients back home at the end of the day services session, out-patient appointment or discharge from ward
• Ensure patients gain safe entry to their home
• Refer all medical, social and personal problems expressed by patients to staff
• Help with other related tasks when necessary

Patient Drivers – Ely & Llanrumney

Patient Drivers support with City Hospice’s day center by transporting patients to and from their homes to our hospice in Whitchurch. Our patients are based across the city and often need support with transport to attend on Monday and Thursday afternoons.

By using your own car to transport our patients, you’ll be enabling them to socialise with other people, receive complementary therapies, and have some much-needed entertainment.

Our patient groups run on a Monday and Thursday between 1:30pm and 3:30pm, with patients coming from across the city. We're particularly interested to hear from prospective volunteers that live in and around Ely and Llanrumney.

Some of our volunteers have shared with us why they enjoy being a patient volunteer driver:

Kevin tells us “I find volunteering for City Hospice such a rewarding experience. I really look forward to seeing our patients and listening to their stories. I volunteer because City Hospice provided such great care to my wife and I want to give something back so the charity can continue to support those who need it in the local community”

Derek says “The Hospice has a need and I have a car and it’s lovely to volunteer for such a great Charity”

Please note, this role requires use of your own vehicle and a current up to date DBS which we can undertake on your behalf.

Line manager: Senior Clinical Administrator

Location: Across Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark

DBS Level: Enhanced

Age: 18+

Why we need your help

St Christopher’s Community Palliative Care Team provides skilled and compassionate care to patients with any life limiting illness within their homes or place or residence. The team consists of nurses, doctors, heath care assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, complementary therapists and physiotherapists.

We need a team of volunteers, who are comfortable with driving, to support us with collections and deliveries. Volunteers will need to agree to be part of a WhatsApp group for volunteer drivers. Staff will message this group if they need help with a delivery or collection to see if anyone is available to help. If you are available and willing to help with that call for help then the nurse/doctor will talk to you and make all the necessary arrangements.

What specific activities will you in involved in?

· Driving to the home of a current patient or a recently deceased patient and picking up any medical equipment which belongs to St Christopher’s such as Syringe Drivers and bringing them back to St Christopher’s

· Dropping off medication to patients - directly from the team at St Christopher’s or picking up prescriptions from a chemist first.

· Dropping off other resources such as ‘Just In Case’ boxes to patients.

· There may be some simple admin tasks to complete in between collection and delivery requests for those volunteering at weekends

What you can gain from volunteering in this role

• Join an enthusiastic team, meet new people and get more involved in your local community

• Use and develop your skills, enhancing your CV if that is important to you

• Know you are helping dying people in your local community have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it.

Training and support provided

• Specific training for the role from a member of staff

• A half day induction for all new staff and volunteers which includes all mandatory training

• Support from the Volunteering team including weekly e-newsletter

• Volunteer handbook and volunteer workbook

• Regular updates and training through MyImpact

What we are looking for

• You must be 18 years old or over to do this role

• Confident in using initiative and undertaking the role without a great deal of direction but also recognising when to ask for help or seek support

• Compassionate listener and clear communicator

• Emotional resilience in the face of the difficult circumstances that can affect people at the end of life

• Ability to respect others’ differences and choices

• Ability to follow our policies and procedures to keep you, patients and families and staff safe

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Ability to represent St Christopher’s and our values positively

• Willingness to learn, adapt and embrace change when needed

• Ability to follow our policies and procedures to keep you, our staff, our patients and their families safe

Anything else you need to know

• You must provide evidence of a full and clean driver’s license, appropriate car insurance and have access to your own car

• There is a short settling in period to see if the role is right for you

• This role will require pre-volunteering checks, which may include a DBS Check. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from volunteering with us. We assess each situation on an individual basis

• At St Christopher’s we believe that no volunteer should be out of pocket because of their volunteering. The reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering will help ensure volunteering is accessible to all.

Commitment to volunteering

Signing up to be a volunteer with St Christopher’s Hospice is a big commitment and requires lots of training and support from the organisation. With this in mind, ideally you would be able to volunteer with us for a minimum of a year. We would also ask that you to inform your manager if you are unable to attend your shift with as much notice as possible.

Equality and diversity

St Christopher’s recognises the qualities and strengths that a diverse group of volunteers bring to the organisation and we therefore particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups within the local communities and from a range of different cultures and backgrounds.

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.