Volunteer Driver
About This Role
Our Volunteer Drivers play an important role with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity by supporting vital hospital services and fundraising activities.
As one of our valued Drivers, you will visit various locations around the country, collecting and delivering items as required. There are options to drive for our Hospital Services as well as our Fundraising Team, more information about both can be explained once the role has been applied for.
All of your journeys will be planned in advance and you will be able to choose assignments covering a variety of distances according to your availability.
Expenses for use of your own car will be reimbursed.
Meet Bernadette
Bernadette began volunteering with us in April 2024, driving on average 2 days a week.
“Our daughter was both a long-term inpatient and outpatient at Yorkhill for 8 years and we saw first-hand the support the charity provided, so I wanted to volunteer to help others receive this as well."
Bernadette, volunteer driver
"As a Volunteer Driver, I pick up and drop off respiratory equipment and milk donations, meeting staff at the hospitals as well as seeing some of the young patients who benefit from the service who greet me at the door of their homes. It’s really nice to meet so many people who are personally involved in this, and I definitely feel part of it all. I was initially concerned with time commitment, and if I would be physically fit enough to carry equipment and large amounts of milk. But it’s totally flexible and I easily plan my personal life around it. I have had no problems with the manual handling I’m required to do, and I’ve not got lost - yet!”
Bernadette, volunteer driver
By giving your time as a Volunteer Driver, you are helping Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity make a vital difference to young patients and their families from across Scotland.
What we're looking for:
Essential Requirements
- Have a minimum of 2 year post licence driving experience
- Have access to own vehicle (in good condition) with Comprehensive Insurance cover insured for driving in a volunteering role. Roadside Assistance cover for own vehicle is recommended. Please note fuel expenses will be reimbursed.
- You must have a working mobile phone and active email address
- Good geographical knowledge of Scotland
- The role requires drivers to be in good health and reasonably active
- A PVG check will be required and completion of an NHS Occupational Health Check questionnaire.
- Experience engaging with the public
- Drivers will be expected to complete Drivercheck prior to volunteering for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, a link will be issued following successful interview. Drivercheck is the UK’s largest driving licence checking and vehicle compliance business.
- Drivers will be issued with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity branded clothing
What We Can Offer You
- A unique and rewarding volunteering opportunity
- Induction training will be provided before volunteer role commences
Time Requirements
Volunteers are asked to be available to undertake journeys on a regular basis. Frequency of assignments will vary according to request demands and availability of drivers. Please note that the role may involve out of hours trips.