Why volunteer?
Whether you’re looking to stay active, give back or just do something meaningful with your spare time, we’ll give you the support, flexibility and appreciation you deserve.
As a Volunteer Car Driver, you’ll help patients get to and from important NHS appointments safely, comfortably and on time. Many of the people you’ll meet are elderly, vulnerable or going through treatment and your help makes a real difference to their day.
You’ll use your own car, choose the hours that suit you and receive 50p per mile to cover your fuel. We’ll give you the training and tools you need to feel confident, plus ongoing support from our friendly team.
Getting started as a Volunteer Driver is simple and we’ll support you throughout. After you register your interest, a member of our team will contact you to go through a simple screening process to learn more about your background and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role.
If it’s a good fit, we’ll invite you to a face-to-face meeting where we’ll check your car, review your documents and explain the next steps. From there, we’ll arrange your training, help you complete a DBS check and make sure you’re confident and ready to begin.
Every journey matters.
Join our team of Volunteer Drivers and help people in your community get to the care they need. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
Meet our volunteer drivers.
Here are just a few of the incredible people who choose to give their time, their care and their kindness to help patients get to the appointments that matter. Our volunteer drivers are every-day heroes – compassionate, reliable and always ready with a smile and we’re so proud to share a little of their story…
No previous experience is needed. We’re looking for people with a caring attitude, a safe driving record and the time to help others. Full training is provided before you start.
You’ll take part in a two-day induction course covering safe patient handling, first aid, and the responsibilities of the role. You’ll also complete a set of online training modules, and we’ll invite you back each year for a short refresher.
You won’t be paid a wage, but we do reimburse expenses. You’ll receive 50p per mile for all miles driven on our behalf, plus meal costs (up to £7.50) for longer journeys with valid receipts.
You’ll need to bring your driving licence, MOT certificate, insurance, V5C document and proof of breakdown cover. These will be checked at your face-to-face meeting.
You must have a 4-door (minimum) vehicle in good condition with seatbelts fitted in both the front and rear. We’ll check your vehicle meets our standards before you start transporting patients.
You’ll go through a simple screening process, including a driving assessment, reference checks, right to work verification, a DBS check and a short medical questionnaire.
No, you can choose the days and times you’re available. We’ll work with you to fit around your other commitments.
Most are walking patients attending non-emergency appointments such as outpatient clinics or dialysis. Some may be elderly or vulnerable, and we’ll train you on how best to support them.
If you’re ready to give a little time to help others, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll be in touch to explain the next steps.
There’s no pressure and no obligation, just a chance to see if volunteering with EMED is right for you.
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If you’re ready to give a little time to help others, we’d love to hear from you. Click the button below to get in touch with our recruitment team we’ll be in touch to explain the next steps.
There’s no pressure and no obligation, just a chance to see if volunteering with EMED is right for you.