Volunteer Car Driver

EMED Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading patient transport service provider in the UK seeks a Patient Transport Volunteer Driver. In this role, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for patients to medical appointments, ensuring support during their journeys. No prior experience is necessary, just a caring attitude and a 4-door car. This volunteer position offers flexibility and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health.

Benefits

50p per mile reimbursement

Chance to make a difference in the community

Comprehensive training and support

Opportunity to connect with new people

Qualifications

• A valid driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Friendly and empathetic demeanor.
• Access to a 4-door (minimum) car.
• Alignment with organization's values.
• Basic IT skills (like using smartphones).

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments.
• Assist individuals accessing vital hospital services.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams for seamless operations.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Enjoy autonomy while knowing support is available.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

About this role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us as a Patient Transport Volunteer Driver and become a vital part of our Patient Transport Service in your local area. Your commitment will ensure that vulnerable patients can access essential medical appointments on time with ease and comfort. Our volunteer team is a diverse blend of individuals united by a shared desire to make a positive difference.

As a volunteer, you’ll be the friendly face that patients rely on during their journey to appointments. Your role is simple yet profoundly impactful: providing safe and reliable transportation, while offering reassurance and support during a challenging time in their lives.

No prior experience is necessary – just bring a caring attitude, a 4‑5 door car, and some spare time. Whether you’re available from the crack of dawn or prefer flexible hours that fit around your schedule, every contribution counts.

By volunteering you will experience the fulfillment of giving back to your community and supporting the NHS. Join our growing team of compassionate volunteers dedicated to enhancing patient care and making a real difference in people’s lives.

What benefits can you expect?

• 50p per mile with reimbursement for approved expenses
• The chance to make a tangible difference in your local community
• Be a part of our excellent EMED Volunteer Team
• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support
• Opportunities to connect with new people

Other duties

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments
• Assist individuals in accessing vital hospital services
• Coordinate with our dispatch teams for seamless operations
• Foster positive relationships within the community
• Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently while knowing you have the backing of a supportive team

Requirements

• A valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
• A friendly and empathetic demeanour
• Access to a 4 door (minimum) car
• Alignment with our organization's values
• Basic IT skills (like the use of smartphone)

Please note that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, and you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history should you be invited to an interview. Your HMRC record, available to download from the Government Gateway, may help you in preparing this information when required.

Our Values

• Collaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.
• Agile – we listen, learn and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.
• Reliable – we do what we say we will do, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.
• Empowered – we are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.

About EMED Group

EMED Group is the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 2,500 colleagues across 50 depots. We are committed to developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.

EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, with our aim being to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected, valued and able to give their best.