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St John Scotland (Fife)
- VO99696
Do you enjoy driving? Could you give up a few hours a week to help people get to hospital for dialysis treatment?
St John Scotland is looking for volunteer drivers aged between 25-80 to support our patient transport service.
St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Fife to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline or Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need to collect a St John Scotland vehicle before collecting and dropping off the patient(s) and drivers are subject to a driving assessment and PVG.
Experience required
• You must be between 25 – 80 years old
• Hold a full driving licence (and a min. of 2 years full licence) and be a competent driver with no more than 3 points
• Outgoing and welcoming personality
• Ability to communicate with patients and fellow drivers accordingly
• Great sense of responsibility and commitment
• Able to record mileage and expenses
Travel details
Volunteer drivers collect passengers from their homes at a pre-arranged time, convey them to the clinic and return them home after treatment.
Travel expenses
Volunteers travel expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile when using own vehicle. This happens once a month upon receipt of an expenses form and receipts (if available)
Support
Training details
Volunteers will be fully inducted into the role, undertake volunteer training, an informal driving assessment and continuous training is offered for all volunteers.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 25
Lower age is an insurance requirement for the volunteering role as a St John Scotland car is used for this service.
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Patient Transport Volunteer with St John Scotland (Fife)
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Contact name: Volunteering Team Fife
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