Living Well Mini Bus Driver

• The Ayrshire Hospice

• VO96355

Volunteer minibus drivers provide transport for patients, with passenger escorts, to
and from the Hospice and their home, and for day trips.
Ayrshire Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community. You do
not need to have any experience to volunteer in this role but ideally you should be
able to demonstrate:
-A full clean driving licence and at least 5 years driving experience
-An understanding and commitment to the ethos of palliative care – non-judgmental,
accepting, patient, empathetic.
-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to patients, escorts and
hospice staff
-Possess a sensitive and calm approach to situations
-Ability to be responsive to patient needs as they arise
-Responsible and reliable
-Be fit, healthy and competent to drive – reporting any health or other issues
affecting driving through the course of your volunteering
-Ability to keep up to date with hospice service provision developments
-Willingness to uphold the values of the hospice
The benefit’s you will receive include:
-The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector
-Take on a new challenge and meet new people
-Opportunity to make a difference to your community
-Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others
-Training and support to carry out your role
-Reimbursement of expenses in accordance with our volunteer expenses
policy

Experience required

An understanding of the services the hospice can offer people with a life-limiting
illness.
→ Good interpersonal skills
→ Be a team player and be willing to work within guidelines provided
→ Be responsible and reliable
→ Ability to keep up to date with hospice service provision developments
→ Willingness to uphold the values of the hospice

• About
• Notes

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across North Ayrshire.

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