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Without the right support, something as simple as a routine check-up can feel impossible. That's where you come in.\nWe're looking for warm, friendly people in and around Cambridge to volunteer as Volunteer Drivers alongside our Patient Transport Service. No prior experience required, just you, your car, and a few hours of your time making a genuine difference to someone who really needs it.\nWhat Does It Involve?\nYou'll be giving patients a safe, comfortable, and friendly ride to and from their medical appointments. The kind of patients you would typically drive would include patients receiving renal dialysis, the elderly and those attending outpatient appointments. For many of the people you'll meet, you won't just be their driver, you'll be the reassuring face that makes a stressful day feel a little more manageable.\nYou choose when you're available, and we'll match journeys to fit around you. Whether that's one morning a week or a few days a month, every trip you make matters and supports the NHS.\nWhy Volunteers Love It\nYou set your own availability (complete flexibility around your life)\nMileage reimbursement of 55p per mile\nMeal expenses covered - up to £7.50\nFull induction, training, and ongoing support from a friendly team\nA genuine sense of purpose and connection in your local community\nThe chance to meet a wide range of people and hear their stories\nOther benefits include:\nA greater understanding of the NHS and how patient transport services operate, demonstrable experience working with vulnerable people, which is highly valued in healthcare, social care, support work and emergency services roles.\nYou will need:\nA valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points\nA minimum 4-door vehicle\nA friendly, caring and reliable nature\nBasic smartphone skills to coordinate with our team\nA willingness to represent our values with every journey\nReady to Get Involved?\nAfter you apply, a member of our team will contact you to go through a simple screening process to learn more about your background, discuss the role in more detail and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role.\nIf suited, we’ll invite you to a face-to-face meeting where we’ll check your car, review your documents and explain the next steps. 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