Volunteer Driver for Patients - West Midlands Hospice

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Job Description

Volunteer Driver - West Midlands Hospice

We're looking for caring and reliable volunteer drivers to support our hospice team. You'll help patients get to and from appointments by collecting them from home and ensuring they return safely. It's a simple act that makes a big difference.

Availability: Morning or Afternoon Mondays - Fridays - Flexible to suit you

What you'll do:

• Pick up patients from their home and bring them to the Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands
• Return them home after appointments or day services
• Ensure safe entry into their home
• Flag any concerns to hospice staff

What you'll need:

• Friendly communication skills
• Reliability and a sense of responsibility
• Familiarity with local routes and areas across West Midlands
• Respect for confidentiality
• Understanding of end-of-life care needs
• Access to your own vehicle

What we offer:

• A meaningful way to support your community
• Short training covering Health and Safety
• Helpful guidance to get you started and ongoing support

Perks:

• Travel and expenses covered (including car parking)
• Access to exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more

A Discloure and Barring Service (DBS) application is required to be submitted for this opportunity

Need more information?

Please contact our Social Worker Hannah Warwick

T: 07753271047

E: hannah.warwick@mariecurie.org.uk

About Us

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.