Our volunteer drivers provide a lifeline for Dorothy House patients and carers. Using their own vehicles, drivers collect people from their homes and take them to Dorothy House sites for a range of appointments.
We are looking for friendly, physically fit people with a full driving licence to volunteer as drivers in Chippenham/Malmesbury/Calne/Corsham and Devizes/Warminster/Westbury/Trowbridge/Bradford on Avon and Melksham.
Hours to Suit!
As well as getting people from A to B, drivers also provide reassurance and companionship, so sensitivity and good communication skills are essential.
- Call a patient, carer, family member at home the day before you are due to collect them and check the arrangements
- Collect them from their home / a Dorothy House Hospice site and help them into / out of your car if necessary
- Deliver them to their destination
- Help them out of the car and ensure that they safely make it to their appointment / home
- Talk to / listen to your passengers if that’s what they want
- Enjoy the experience of making a difference to the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness
- Good driving skills
- Good communication skills
- Good time management
- Friendly
- Able to work on own initiative
- Excellent telephone manner
- Able and willing to communicate by email and mobile phone
- Own a car
- A chance to support people in your local community
- Use your driving skills
- Gain more confidence
- Make new friends
- All training and induction to Dorothy House provided
- Out of pocket expenses reimbursed
It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. Just click on links and Apply online!
For Chippenham/Malmesbury/Calne/Corsham: apply on link below:
For Devizes/Warminster/Westbury/Trowbridge/Bradford on Avon and Melksham apply on link below:
Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community
Disclaimer
This role will require a DBS check, evidence of car tax, MOT and insurance, an OH check
Please note: The upper age limit for new driving volunteers is 75, current drivers continue to age 80