At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport children and families to and from the hospice, providing a friendly face and support.
- Company: East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), dedicated to supporting children and families.
- Benefits: Flexible schedule, travel expenses covered, and dedicated support from the EACH team.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to volunteer and gain experience in a caring environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must be 21+, hold a clean driving licence, and live within 10 miles of Milton Hospice.
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) are looking for volunteer drivers to transport children, young people or family members who are currently accessing EACH’s services at our Milton hospice. This may include journeys to the home, hospice or other locations such as hospital appointments. There may also be times where drivers are asked to transport members of staff or essential items between our 3 hospice sites and other locations. Flexibility is key in this role, as driving jobs are provided on an ad-hoc basis due to the nature of the charity's needs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- You will be required to drive one of our hospice vehicles.
- Picking up EACH children from home and bringing them to the hospice (children will always be accompanied by a parent or EACH escort to provide care for the child).
- Transporting siblings to and from EACH sibling days.
- Picking up parents/grandparents and bringing them to organised EACH groups.
- You will be the friendly face transporting those accessing EACH services from A to B.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must be 21+ and hold a full clean drivers licence.
- Live within a 10 mile radius of Milton Hospice (Church Lane, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6AB).
- Friendly and welcoming.
- Committed and reliable.
- Flexible.
- Understanding, respectful and non-judgemental.
- Comfortable driving distances.
- Experience of driving professionally (e.g. school bus driver, driving instructor) is desirable, not essential.
- Experience of working with children/young people/vulnerable people is desirable, not essential.
Recruitment process: Application form, Informal Interview, Enhanced DBS & 2 references. You will also be required to complete a drivers declaration form and undertake some mandatory training ahead of commencing your volunteer role, some of which will require an annual refresher e.g. safeguarding.
Benefits: You can expect dedicated support from the EACH team, and any travel you do in your own vehicle is able to be claimed on expenses.
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Job Type: Volunteer
Volunteer Driver - Cambridge in Over employer: East Anglia Childrens Hospice
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding volunteer experience where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need. With a supportive team culture, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a vital cause, volunteering with EACH at our Milton hospice provides a unique chance to be part of a compassionate community dedicated to care and support.
Contact Details:
East Anglia Childrens Hospice Recruitment Team
