Transport Support Volunteer (Bristol and Somerset)
It’s not always easy for people to get to doctor or hospital appointments. Can you help people either driving them in your own car or using public transport so that they can get to where they need to go?
We’re looking for volunteer drivers to help people across Somerset and Bristol get to vital oncology appointments at the Musgrove Park Hospital (Beacon Centre) and Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.
ONCOLOGY VOLUNTEER DRIVER BRISTOL & SOMERSET – This service is based out of the British Red Cross office in Taunton, TA2 6BD however if you use your own vehicle, you can set off directly from home.
We would like volunteers who:
- Are available to volunteer on a regular basis.
- Are looking to support people in need within their local community.
- Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK.
- Can commit to volunteering for at least 6 months.
- The service operating days are Monday – Friday. Your availability and location will be discussed on a regular basis, and trips will be allocated to match your circumstances.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants will be asked to provide ID documents in support of the DBS check.
Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring yourauthentic selfto the Red Cross and feel that you belong.
We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread the power of kindness.
As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role.
If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.
We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.
We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety.
We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need.
Unfortunately we aren’t able to accept applications from 15 – 17 year olds for this role. Please get in touch and we can support you to find another role in your area.
If you are compassionate and like helping and meeting people then this could be the role for you. Volunteers like you support people to get to medical appointments helping them to live independently in their own home.
What you will be doing
- Use your own car or a Red Cross vehicle to drive people to and from medical appointments.
- Help people to get in and out of the car.
- Travel with people to help them use public transport.
- Help people to run errands.
The skills you need
- Warm and friendly with empathy for others.
- Encouraging and supportive.
- Enjoy meeting and spending time with new people.
- Can work independently and as a part of a team.
- Able to commit to a regular shift.
What’s in it for you
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
- A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
- All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training).
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
- An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Livingstone Way, Taunton, TA2 6BD, United Kingdom
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