Driver for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice
VO102795

Volunteer Driver – Day Hospice Support
Location: St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank
Time Commitment: Thursdays – Morning and Afternoon

About the Role:
We are seeking a caring and reliable Volunteer Driver to support our Day Hospice service every Thursday. Your role will help patients attend our Hospice for vital care, companionship, and therapeutic activities, making a real difference to their well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Arrive at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice by 9:30 am.

Drive the Hospice mini bus to patients’ homes to collect them.

Ensure all patients are safely dropped off at the Hospice by 11:00am.

Return to the Hospice at 3:00pm to collect patients.

Drive patients back to their homes and return the mini bus to the Hospice by 4:30pm.

Ensure a caring, patient, and supportive environment during transport.

Adhere to all relevant health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

Driver Schedule:

Thursdays

9:30am – 11:00am (morning collection)

3:00pm – 4:30pm (afternoon drop-off)

Requirements:
• Full, clean driving licence (D1 category preferred or willingness to drive a mini bus).

• Friendly, patient, and respectful attitude toward patients and families.

• Good communication skills.

• Reliability and punctuality.

• Completion of any required training (e.g., MiDAS training if necessary).

• A Disclosure (PVG) check will be required, fully funded by the Hospice.

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Hospice patients.

• Join a supportive and welcoming volunteer team.

• Mileage reimbursement if required (to and from the Hospice).

• Training and ongoing support are provided.

Benefits:

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Hospice patients.

• Join a supportive and welcoming volunteer team.

• Mileage reimbursement if required (to and from the Hospice).

• Training and ongoing support are provided.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Option 1: Click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You’ll be contacted by our coordinator by email or phone. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, please check your spam/junk folders or reach out to us directly.

Option 2:
Email: human.resources@smh.org.uk
Phone: 0141 952 1141 (ask for our Volunteering Team)

Alternatively, if you need further help applying, you can contact Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Next Steps:
After you apply, our Voluntary Services team will get in touch with you to arrange an informal chat about the role. You’ll then be asked to complete a volunteer application form and provide two references. Following this, we will carry out a Disclosure (PVG) check (at no cost to you) and offer any necessary training (such as MiDAS mini bus driver training, if required). Once everything is complete, we’ll arrange a start date that works for you!