Driving Volunteer
At Demelza, every volunteer makes an extraordinary difference to children with serious or life-limiting conditions, and their families;- our volunteer drivers are no exception.
By helping families with transport like getting to hospital appointments, hospice visits and special events, you're not just providing a lift - you're offering comfort and care when it matters most.
Whether you have a few hours to spare or more, you time gives families the freedom to focus on what truly matters; caring for their child.
Our driving role is flexible:
- No minimum or maximum amount of support required
- Sign up to undertake journeys that fit with your schedule
- Use your own car, or one of the Demelza cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles and a minibus that volunteers can use.
- Opportunity to undertake qualifications to drive Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
🤝 Requirements:
- Full valid drivers licence held for 2 years and aged over 21
- Right to work in the UK
- Confident driving for extended periods of time – some of our journeys can be quite a distance
- Enhanced DBS check, references and training course for volunteering with families must be completed with Demelza before starting
