Driver Volunteer - Glasgow

• Marie Curie

• VO102489

We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow 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

For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Experience required

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to deal sensitively with patients and visitors
• Reliability and a sense of responsibility
• Good knowledge of the local area
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• An understanding of the needs of those affected by end-of-life care issues • Your own vehicle

Travel expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile. Expenses are paid monthly directly to the volunteer.

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