Job overview

The Volunteer Car Service (VCS) is an invaluable part of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. It is made up of a team of dedicated volunteer drivers throughout Wales who use their own cars and give their time freely to assist in transporting thousands of patients to and from hospital appointments such as renal dialysis, oncology and outpatients.

Volunteer Car Service Drivers make a huge difference to patients across Wales who rely on them for transport to and from their medical appointments. Volunteers often convey regular patients and they can develop strong relationships with them. For the drivers themselves, the experience can be very rewarding and we know how much our patients appreciate the service. 

VCS drivers cover millions of miles across Wales each year and provide transport for those patients who are able to travel by car. The hours of work are flexible and expenses are paid to volunteers in the form of a mileage allowance of 45p per mile, to cover all mileage carried out on behalf of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. You will also be provided with uniform and training before you undertake your role.

Main duties of the job

Could you become a Volunteer Car Driver in North Wales ?

This is an exciting opportunity to become a volunteer car driver. 

Who can apply?

• Do you enjoy a challenge?
• Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to give something back?
• Do you have free time to spare?
• Would you like flexible hours/days?
• Are you ready to learn essential lifesaving skills?
• Are you over the age of eighteen?
• Do you have a full driving licence with no more than 3 points?
• Have access to a safe, reliable 4 door vehicle?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to these, then this volunteering opportunity may be perfect for you.

Our volunteers are trained by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) to safely transport non emergency patients to and from hospital and clinic appointments across Wales and England.

What happens if my application is successful?

 Should your application be successful, we will contact you with further information.  

You will need to undertake a driving assessment and test which includes written questions and signs from the highway code.  The instructor will assess your driving in your own vehicle.

All new volunteers will undertake an enhanced DBS check and ID checks; occupational health clearance and two character references will also be required. All volunteers are required to completed 14 on line learning modules prior to induction.

Once these checks are completed you will be required to attend an induction and training day, following this you will be mentored by a experienced volunteer.

The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently under represented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT, and those from minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged and supported to learn Welsh. Please be sure to provide full contact details for all referees, including email addresses where possible. Failure to do so may result in significant delays in your application.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.  If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.