Volunteer Scotland

Coronavirus volunteering

Community Transport Volunteer

  • VO84086

Description

we are looking for drivers to take patients to and from appointments as well as pick up samples from care homes/community hospitals and take them to 3 acute sites.

We have vehicles which can be used for patients transport – they are setup with COVID measures and the volunteers are not expected to help the patient in or out of the vehicle.

Organisation aims and objectives

Who we are Lifesavers Scotland is a non-profit making Charity run completely by volunteers who donate their time to help provide the service. Service Provision We respond out of hours to cover the transport needs of NHS Hospitals. Delivering critical medical supplies including Emergency response deliveries. Fleet We utilise both Emergency Response and non Emergency Vehicles. Including Motorcycles,Cars, people carrier and 4X4 capability. Ensuring a holistic response to cover as many eventualities as possible. Volunteers Our service is provided entirely by unpaid volunteers. Who are individuals driven by good conscience and community spirit. The volunteer roles include Administration,Fund raising and riding and driving up to emergency response standards We receive no payment or out of pocket expenses for our services

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Looking for volunteers to cover day shift and back shift opportunities

Restrictions

Must be aged 18yrs or older. PVG required and ability to drive
Experience required: Ability to drive
Travel details: This volunteering takes place in SOUTH LANARKSHIRE in various locations
Minimum age: 18

Support

Training details: Driving and Vehicle Training provided
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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Please note, organisations are currently experiencing a large volume of enquiries from people looking to help out. They may not always be able to meet this demand so please be patient, you may not receive a quick response or be assigned to a role.

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