We have many opportunities for Patient Transport Drivers to join us throughout Berkshire. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy driving and ensuring patients in their community are able to access local hospitals to attend medical appointments by providing a friendly, safe, and reliable service. By joining our volunteer team, you are helping patients at an essential moment in their treatment, providing them with a reassuring arm and assisting them in a time of need. Peter has been a Patient Transport Volunteer with us for over 10 years - but why? "I started as a volunteer because I wanted to fill in some spare time, and 10 years on I now volunteer five days a week, seeing the same patients, meeting new patients, doing short journeys, doing longer journeys for all ages and I wouldn't change it Knowing I am helping my 'neighbours' and the NHS makes me very proud" We are looking for volunteers who can help us at a variety of times of day for as many hours as possible - and even on weekends. All we ask is that you have a five-door car, relevant insurances, and a clean driving license. Volunteer Role Patient Transport Volunteer Driver Volunteer Manager VCD Coordinator Where You Will Be Based Community Why We Want You Our Patient Transport Volunteers are an important part of our Patient Transport Services (PTS) at South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS). As a Patient Transport Volunteer, you will be helping people in your local community access non-emergency but vital medical appointments at hospitals. Making sure they arrive in a relaxed and friendly manner and taking them back to their home address sometimes after long treatment. You will join a growing team of Patient Transport Volunteers who enhance our patient care. You will use your own car, and the patients allocated to our Patient Transport Volunteers will be mobile but may need some help getting in and out of the car or to and from their appointment location. What You Will Be Doing Driving patients to non-emergency appointments Supporting people to access vital hospital appointments Liaising with PTS Dispatch Teams Building good relationships with patients and the wider community Being able and happy to volunteer independently but knowing you have the support of a wider team The Skills You Need A full driving licence A friendly and compassionate personality Access to a 5-door car Demonstrate our Trust's Values Be IT confident Be physically fit and active What's in It for You An opportunity to contribute to your local community Be part of the wider South Central Ambulance Charity Volunteer Team Induction and ongoing training and events Full support from a dedicated Volunteering Lead Meet new people Supplied Uniform Claim approved expenses Disclaimer You will need to complete a DBS check, a driving assessment, and attend an Occupational Health appointment. You must not have more than 3 points on your full driving licence. South Central Ambulance Charity, Unit 3 Bridge House, Station Yard, Thame, OX9 3UH infosca-charity.org.uk Please support our work. We are very grateful for any donation you are able to give. To express an interest in volunteering with us, please complete our volunteer enquiry form. J-18808-Ljbffr