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Supportive Transport Driver

  • Positive Help
  • VO102767

Description

The Supportive Transport Service is a key part of what we offer. It provides transportation to individuals living with or affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C, helping them meet medical, social care, and daily needs. This might include transport to medical appointments, community activities, or essential errands like grocery shopping. Many Service Users face barriers to traveling independently due to factors such as limited mobility, social anxiety, or financial constraints.
In addition to transportation, our drivers often provide a supportive presence by listening or helping individuals reflect on information shared during appointments. Many service users emphasise that this service enables them to attend vital medical appointments that they might otherwise miss. Our drivers contribute much more than just transportation - they play an important role in supporting overall wellbeing.
You do not need your own vehicle to apply for this role, but you must hold a full driving license with a good safety record.

What You'll Do

• Provide lifts to medical appointments, social care, support groups, or grocery shopping. Assist with prescription collection/delivery as needed.
• Notify the office promptly if plans change during your session.
• Complete feedback and expenses forms after each session.
• Confirm your availability with the Staff member who shares your driving schedule.
• Stay in touch with Staff throughout your volunteering.
• Attend check-ins and group support meetings as required.

Organisation aims and objectives

Positive Help offers practical help to people affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The four core services are delivered by a team of trained volunteers. The services provided include: Befriending for children and young people; Home Support (cleaning, de-cluttering, painting, DIY, gardening, and other domestic tasks); a free Transport service, which helps people to get to and from medical appointments as well as support groups or local supermarkets; and Study Buddies, a homework mentoring service for children.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Frequency and commitment details

• Flexible, though a weekly commitment of a full or a half day is preferable. • Sessions take place during working hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Restrictions

Experience required: • Personal qualities: Empathy, patience, reliability, and a caring, non-judgmental attitude. • Skills: Good listening, timekeeping, and relationship-building abilities. • Commitment to values: Upholding Service Users’ confidentiality and maintaining boundaries.
Travel details: We offer full reimbursement of travel and other reasonable expenses.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We offer full reimbursement of travel and other reasonable expenses.

Last updated 8 days ago

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