Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity are looking for volunteer drivers to support vital hospital services. As one of our valued Drivers, you will visit various locations around the country, collecting and delivering items as required. Inductions with the relevant departments will be provided.
Volunteers will be contacted when a collection or delivery is required, and most journeys will be planned in advance. This is a flexible role where you can choose when you are available to support, and journeys will be given based upon your preferences and availability. The frequency of assignments will vary according to request demands.
Drivers will be issued with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity branded clothing
If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest, then please feel free to contact our email: volunteer@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org
We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC in this unique and rewarding role!
Restrictions:
• Have a minimum of 2 year post licence driving experience
• Have access to own vehicle (in good condition) with Comprehensive Insurance cover insured for driving in a volunteering role. Roadside Assistance cover for own vehicle is recommended. Please note fuel expenses will be reimbursed.
• You must have a working mobile phone and active email address
• The role requires drivers to be in good health and reasonably active
• A PVG check will be required and completion of an NHS Occupational Health Check questionnaire.
• Drivers will be expected to complete Drivercheck prior to volunteering for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, a link will be issued following successful interview. Drivercheck is the UK’s largest driving licence checking and vehicle compliance business.
Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity host lots of varied fundraising events and activities throughout the year and these are only possible with the support of our amazing volunteers. From holding a bucket outside Hampden Stadium to helping children with arts and crafts at Silverburn, we have something for everyone! What's great too is that this role is very flexible, you pick and choose what you would like to be involved in and the time you can give to that activity.
This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by helping to raise vital funds that support our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital.
If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!