Volunteer Minibus Driver

St Leonard's Hospice; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent local hospice in York is seeking Volunteer Drivers to safely transport patients to and from hospice services and community events. This role requires a full clean driving licence and offers the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of those in the community. A friendly personality and strong communication skills are essential, as well as punctuality and a commitment to safety and confidentiality.

Benefits

Training and support

Opportunity to enhance CV

Part of a friendly team

Qualifications

• Enjoy driving and can meet the requirements for minibus driving.
• Able to adhere to safety policies and understand confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Driving patients safely and comfortably between their homes and the hospice.
• Recording mileage and journey details.
• Keeping driving documents up to date.

Skills

Driving with a full clean driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Friendly, warm personality

Understanding of mobility issues

Punctuality and reliability

Job description

Overview

Our Volunteer Drivers provide a key transport service to patients to enable them to access the Hospice and Hospice community events to support their wellbeing. Volunteer Drivers drive the Hospice minibus to extend service accessibility to a wider range of patients. Note: Volunteer Drivers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

When am I needed?

Volunteer drivers need to be available during weekday daytimes, be able to get to the Hospice and competent in driving a minibus.

The 2nd Tuesday of the month 10:30 - 13:30 to transport patients to MND socials at The Folk Hall in News Earswick, and the 4th Wednesday of the month 13:00 - 17:00 to transport patients to the MND social at the Hospice.

There is potential for more opportunities as the Wellbeing & Outreach services grow.

What will I be doing?

• Driving patients safely and comfortably between their home and St Leonard’s or community venue within our catchment.
• Recording the mileage and destinations of journeys you undertake for the Hospice.
• Keeping your driving documents up to date.

What skills and qualities will I need?

• Enjoy driving with a full clean driving licence.
• Friendly, warm personality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Calm and unflappable.
• An understanding of mobility issues.
• An understanding of boundaries and confidentiality.
• Fit and able to move/ lift/ store a wheelchair, for example.
• The ability to understand the need for confidentiality and be able to adhere to safety policies.
• Punctuality, reliability, and common sense.

How will I benefit from being a Volunteer Driver for Wellbeing & Outreach services?

• Use your time and skills for a good cause.
• Be part of enhancing the quality life for people living with life limiting illness and their loved ones.
• Support your own mental health and wellbeing.
• Training and support.
• Being part of a friendly team.
• Having your contribution much appreciated by patients and staff.
• The opportunity to boost your CV.

Support and Supervision

Volunteer drivers are supervised by all members of the Wellbeing & Outreach team, who will provide you with ongoing training, plan your duties, and liaise closely with you over all aspects of your role and provide regular times for reflection and supervision. The Volunteer Services Team will help with your induction and be your point of contact for general enquiries about volunteering.

Training

Volunteers are required to complete our standard mandatory training modules, which are delivered via our online platform. Additional, booster and refresher training may be delivered as needed via e-learning, video links or face to face.

You will also be invited to attend community specific training in person.

For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Office on 01904 777765 or email [e-mail]

About The Hospice

The St Leonard’s Wellbeing Service encompasses a range of services to support patients affected by life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families, friends, and carers, across our region. These services are held at the Hospice, or in suitable venues throughout our community and in patient’s homes.

St Leonard’s Hospice provides care and support to those living with life-limiting illnesses and to the people they care about. We couldn’t carry out the important work we do without a committed and talented team of Volunteers and Supporters - people of all ages, and from all walks of life who help us provide care, assistance, and support throughout the organisation, as well as promoting the work of the hospice in local communities and raising crucial funds.