If you already have a My Volunteer Account, please sign in below
If not, you can sign up for a free account
Royal Voluntary Service
- VO102985
There is a shortage of transport to essential cancer treatment appointments from many areas of Falkirk. We are developing a new volunteer-based service to help meet this need. We are looking for Volunteers to drive patients to their cancer treatment appointments, supporting and accompanying them during their radiotherapy/chemotherapy, as appropriate.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• Friendly personality with empathy and understanding
• Full driving license required
• Fully taxed and insured vehicle
• Effective communication skills
• Reliable and committed
• Confidential and discreet
TIME COMMITMENT
You will have complete flexibility in the amount of time and the days you are willing to commit to. We will discuss journey plans in advance before you commit to them.
TRAINING AND ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Online training will be provided by Royal Voluntary Service, alongside our onboarding process. This will include us applying for a PVG membership for all new Volunteers through Disclosure Scotland.
LOCATION
Drivers and clients will be based within the Falkirk Council area. Appointments are most likely to be Edinburgh or Glasgow.
OTHER
Mileage expenses will be paid at the rate stated in the expenses policy, currently 45p per mile.
A Volunteer uniform is available and an ID badge will be provided.
Experience required
• Friendly personality with empathy and understanding
• Full driving license required
• Fully taxed and insured vehicle
• Effective communication skills
• Reliable and committed
• Confidential and discreet
Travel details
Drivers and clients will be based within the Falkirk Council area. Appointments are most likely to be Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Travel expenses
Mileage expenses will be paid at the rate stated in the expenses policy, currently 45p per mile.
A Volunteer uniform is available and an ID badge will be provided.
Support
Training details
Online training will be provided by Royal Voluntary Service, alongside our onboarding process. This will include us applying for a PVG membership for all new Volunteers through Disclosure Scotland.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
You will have complete flexibility in the amount of time and the days you are willing to commit to. We will discuss journey plans in advance before you commit to them.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Cancer Transport Driver Volunteer with Royal Voluntary Service
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Kimberley Gray, Royal Voluntary Service
Kimberley Gray, Royal Voluntary Service
Email address: scotland@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Thank you for registering your interest in Cancer Transport Driver Volunteer with Royal Voluntary Service.
Royal Voluntary Service has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO102985.