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St John Scotland
- VO99608
St John Scotland is looking for volunteer drivers aged between 25-80 to support our patient transport service.
St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Dumfries & Galloway to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport cancer patients to and from the Oncology Units at Western General in Edinburgh, St John's Hospital in Livingston, Beatson in Glasgow, or other oncology units as required. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need to collect a St John Scotland vehicle before collecting and dropping off the patient(s) and drivers are subject to a driving assessment and PVG.
Experience required
• You must be between 25 – 80 years old
• Hold a full driving licence (and a min. of 2 years full licence) and be a competent driver with no more than 3 points
• Outgoing and welcoming personality
• Ability to communicate with patients and fellow drivers accordingly
• Great sense of responsibility and commitment
• Able to record mileage and expenses
Travel details
Volunteer drivers collect passengers from their homes at a pre-arranged time, convey them to the clinic and return them home after treatment.
Travel expenses
Volunteer expenses are covered (according to St John Scotland Expenses policy)
Support
Training details
Volunteers will be fully inducted into the role, undertake volunteer training, an informal driving assessment and continuous training is offered for all volunteers.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 25
Lower age is an insurance requirement for the volunteering role as a St John Scotland car is used for this service.
Availability
Frequency & commitment
Volunteers are asked to make a regular commitment to the role which is flexible around their own availability.
Volunteers (aged 25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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