Patient Driver

Could you spare just a few hours a week to drive people affected by life-limiting illness to their appointments here at the hospice, as well as family members and those bereaved?

Volunteer Tasks

• To maintain confidentiality with the patients
• To report any concern/difficulties encountered to the Wellbeing Centre Admin Team
• To liaise with the Wellbeing Centre Team regarding any absences or illness
• To follow the driver guidelines
• To allow plenty of time when collecting patients, especially if they are new to Longfield
• To ensure all documentation regarding the vehicle is up to date
• To ensure copies of all necessary paperwork are handed to the Wellbeing Centre Admin Team
• To be in possession of a clean driving licence and notify the Wellbeing Centre Admin Team of any changes immediately
• To ensure the car is properly maintained
• To ensure the car is clean and comfortable
• To be flexible with regard to driving commitments
• To provide safe transport to and from Longfield and ensuring transportation of patients is done with due care and empathy
• To attend relevant meetings/training courses for volunteers
• To liaise with the Wellbeing Centre Admin Team with regards to availability and weekly driving schedule

Skills & personal qualities

·       Good interpersonal skills/communication skills

·       Good Listener

·       Non-judgmental approach

·       To remain calm under pressure

·       Drive safely

Other requirements

·       Full Clean Driving License

·       To adhere to the Driver Guidelines at all times

·       New volunteer drivers must be under the age of 75 and will retire from driving when they reach the age of 80.

What training will you receive?

·       Individual induction

·       Annual Drivers Meeting

·       As a volunteer you will have access to a range of education facilities and training opportunities to help and support you.