Our Patient Transport Volunteers play a vital role in supporting SCAS patients who need help travelling to and from their non-emergency but essential medical appointments. These might include dialysis, cancer treatments, or other critical ongoing care. By offering your time, you’ll be providing far more than a lift — you’ll be offering reassurance, kindness, and human connection during what can often be a stressful or vulnerable moment in someone’s life.
Why this role matters
Patient Transport Volunteers are the hidden stars of SCAS. Every journey helps to reduce anxiety, support independence, and ensure that patients can access the care they need. Many of the people we support have limited local support networks, or no other means of getting to their appointments safely. Your contribution could make a profound difference to someone’s day — and often, to their wellbeing.
What we’re looking for
We are grateful for anyone who can offer regular, dependable support. We know that life is busy, so we’re flexible about the days and times you can volunteer. Whether you can spare one day a week or a few hours here and there, we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll need
Access to your own safe, reliable vehicle
A friendly, patient and caring approach
A desire to support people in your local community
Full training and ongoing support are provided, and out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering with SCAS is not only rewarding for the patients you help — it’s rewarding for you, too. Many of our volunteers tell us that they feel a renewed sense of purpose, connection, and fulfilment through their role. You’ll meet new people, gain experience, learn new skills, and become part of a supportive, friendly volunteer family.
Our Patient Transport Volunteers play a vital role in supporting SCAS patients who need help travelling to and from their non-emergency but essential medical appointments. These might include dialysis, cancer treatments, or other critical ongoing care. By offering your time, you’ll be providing far more than a lift — you’ll be offering reassurance, kindness, and human connection during what can often be a stressful or vulnerable moment in someone’s life.
Why this role matters
Patient Transport Volunteers are the hidden stars of SCAS. Every journey helps to reduce anxiety, support independence, and ensure that patients can access the care they need. Many of the people we support have limited local support networks, or no other means of getting to their appointments safely. Your contribution could make a profound difference to someone’s day — and often, to their wellbeing.
What we’re looking for
We are grateful for anyone who can offer regular, dependable support. We know that life is busy, so we’re flexible about the days and times you can volunteer. Whether you can spare one day a week or a few hours here and there, we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll need
A full, clean driving licence
Access to your own safe, reliable vehicle
A friendly, patient and caring approach
A desire to support people in your local community
Full training and ongoing support are provided, and out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering with SCAS is not only rewarding for the patients you help — it’s rewarding for you, too. Many of our volunteers tell us that they feel a renewed sense of purpose, connection, and fulfilment through their role. You’ll meet new people, gain experience, learn new skills, and become part of a supportive, friendly volunteer family.
More about this role
Volunteer role
Patient Transport Volunteer Driver
Volunteer manager
VCD Coordinator
Where you will be based
Community
Why we want you
Our Patient Transport Volunteers are an important part of our Patient Transport Services (PTS) at South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).As a Patient Transport Volunteer you will be helping people in your local community access non emergency but vital medical appointments at hospitals. Making sure they arrive in a relaxed and friendly manner and taking them back to their home address sometimes after long treatment.You will join a growing team of Patient Transport Volunteers who are an important part of SCAS and enhancing our patient care.You will use your own car and the patients allocated to our Patient Transport Volunteers will be mobile but may need some help getting in and out of the car or to and from their appointment location.
Please note this role description is for guidance only
What you will be doing
- Driving patients to non emergency appointments
- Supporting people to access vital hospital appointments
- Liaising with PTS Dispatch Teams
- Building good relationships with patients and the wider community
- Be able and happy to volunteer independently but know you have the support of a wider team
The skills you need
- A full driving licence
- A friendly and compassionate personality
- Access to a 5 door car
- Demonstrate our Trusts Values
- Will be IT confident
- Be physically fit and active
What’s in it for you
- An opportunity to contribute to your local community
- Be part of the wider South Central Ambulance Charity Volunteer Team
- Induction and ongoing training and events
- Full support from a dedicated Volunteering Lead
- Meet new people
- Supplied Uniform
- Claim approved expenses
Disclaimer
You will need to complete a DBS check, a driving assessment and attend an Occupational Health appointment.You must not have more than 3 points on your full driving licence.
South Central Ambulance Charity, Unit 3 Bridge House, Station Yard, Thame, OX9 3UH
info@sca-charity.org.uk
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