Volunteer Driver
Description
St Helena Hospice are currently seeking friendly volunteer drivers in the Colchester and Tendring area.
We are ideally looking for volunteers to help on Tuesdays in the Clacton area and Wednesdays in the Colchester area.
You will be required to transport patients to and from home to the Hospice at times specified by the transport co-ordinator, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.
On the job training will be provided in addition to Manual handling and safeguarding. A DBS check will also be required.
You will need to have a clean driving licence.
As this role involves transporting equipment or people using a vehicle provided by the Hospice, volunteers must have a valid driving licence and complete a hospice insurance form to be included in the Hospice insurance policy. Where the volunteer will be using his/her own vehicle, he/she must also provide a copy of the vehicle's insurance certificate and, if appropriate, the MOT certificate.
You will be required to notify your insurers that you will be using your vehicle and are eligible to receive mileage allowance for this voluntary role, (we can supply a form if required for this purpose).