At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport children and families to and from our Milton hospice with care and compassion.
- Company: Join East Anglia's Children's Hospices, making a difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Flexible schedule, support from the team, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Great opportunity to gain experience and make meaningful connections.
- Why this job: Be a friendly face and help families during challenging times.
- Qualifications: Must be 21+, hold a clean driving licence, and live near Milton.
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 employer: East Anglia Childrens Hospice
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) is an exceptional employer that offers a rewarding volunteer experience in a supportive and compassionate environment. As a Volunteer Driver at our Milton hospice, you will play a vital role in transporting children and families, contributing to their well-being while enjoying flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. With dedicated support from our team and the chance to connect with families in need, EACH fosters a culture of kindness and respect, making it an ideal place for those looking to give back.
Contact Details:
East Anglia Childrens Hospice Recruitment Team
