Volunteer - Car Driver - Patient Contact - Newcastle Hospice

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Job Description

Driver Volunteer

Volunteer Drivers Needed - Newcastle Hospice

Join our hospice team and provide vital transport for patients to and from their appointments.

What you'll do:

• Drive patients safely to their appointments
• Offer light assistance and friendly conversation
• Maintain a welcoming vehicle environment

What you'll receive:

• Travel expenses reimbursed (45p per mile) and public transport fares
• Ongoing training, support, and connection
• A rewarding role with real impact

Requirements you need to know before applying

• Aged 18+ with a UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
• Able to volunteer a few hours one day a week
• Comfortable offering light support and friendly conversation

Want to know more before applying? Contact our Outpatient Manager Angela Jackson: angela.jackson@mariecurie.org.uk

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.