Volunteer Car Driver – Patient Transport Service (Leicester)
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Driver to join our team based in Leicester. Your commitment will ensure vulnerable patients can access essential medical appointments on time with ease and comfort.
Job Summary
As a volunteer, you will 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.
Main Duties
- Drive patients to non‑emergency appointments
- Coordinate with dispatch teams for seamless operations
- Foster positive relationships within the community
- Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently whilst knowing you have the backing of a supportive team
Requirements
- Valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Friendly and empathetic demeanour
- Access to a 4‑door car (minimum)
- Alignment with our organisation’s values
- Basic IT skills (e.g., use of a smartphone)
Benefits
- 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
About EMED Group
EMED Group is the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS, with more than 3000 colleagues across 60 depots. We provide transport that supports patient care, community support, mental health security and medical courier services.
Our Values
- Collaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of 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.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
EMED Group is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination and ensuring a truly representative workforce. All employees, patients, service users and clients are treated with dignity and respect.
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