Ambulance Car Service Drivers
Ambulance Car Service Drivers (ACS) are volunteers who use their own vehicles to help with the transportation of patients to and from hospitals and clinics, thereby leaving ambulances free for emergencies and for patients too ill to travel by car. We currently have over 150 volunteers helping out throughout the North East.
Volunteers are not paid for their time, however they do receive out of pocket expenses for their mileage.
Being a volunteer can be very rewarding.
Janice, from Bedlington, is a carer for an elderly lady and in her spare time she volunteers as an ACS driver.
“The people that I meet make me happy because they are so grateful that someone is using their own time to help them, transporting them to and from appointments," she said. "I have met some amazing people over the years. The job is very emotional sometimes but I take a feeling of satisfaction from helping other people.”
What skills do I need?
The basic criteria you need to be considered as a volunteer driver are
- Be of good character and provide at least two character references/employee reference.
- Occupational health clearance.
- Must have full driving license with maximum of three points.
- Possess a suitable vehicle.
- Comply with the DVLA Group 2 driving regulations
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check
Posted for
North East Ambulance Service
Interests
- Emergency Response
- Health and Social Care
Activities
- Driving
- Supporting people
Details
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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