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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer - Car Driver - Patient Contact Edinburgh

We are looking for volunteer drivers to join our hospice 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 Michael Shuel at Michael.shuel@mariecurie.org.uk

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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