Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18, have access to their own vehicle, and be familiar with routes and areas across Belfast. They should be friendly, reliable, responsible, respectful of confidentiality, and understand end-of-life care needs.
Job Description
Volunteer Driver – Belfast Hospice
We’re looking for caring and reliable volunteer drivers to support our Belfast Hospice team. You’ll help patients get to and from appointments by collecting them from home, transporting them to the Marie Curie Hospice in Belfast and ensuring they return safely. It’s a simple act that makes a big difference.
Availability: 2-3 hours per week, weekday or weekends
Time: Flexible to suit your schedule
Locations: Marie Curie Hospice, 1A Kensington Rd, Belfast BT5 6NF
Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age.
What you’ll do:
- Pick up patients and transport patients to appointments or day services
- Return them home after appointments or day services
- Ensure safe entry into their home
- Flag any concerns to hospice staff
What you’ll need:
- Friendly communication skills
- Reliability and a sense of responsibility
- Familiarity with local routes and areas across Belfast
- Respect for confidentiality
- Understanding of end-of-life care needs
- Access to your own vehicle
What we offer:
- A meaningful way to support your community
- SFlexibility to volunteer around your schedule
- Training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Recognition for your time
- Updates on the difference you’re making
- Long Service Awards
- Travel and expenses reimbursed
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
Need more information?
Please contact our Nurse Manager Day Therapy Clare Magilton 07917 211470 or Clare.Magilton@mariecurie.org.uk