Volunteer Driver Priscilla Bacon Lodge
Organisation role · 4–6 hrs/Week
Century Place, Colney, Norwich NR4 7YAUK
DrivingAssistanceOther
HealthWellbeingCommunity & family



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Priscilla Bacon Lodge NCHC NHS Trust
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Summary
Priscilla Bacon Lodge is seeking volunteer drivers to transport patients from their home to enable them to attend outpatient appointments and group activities.Detailed description
Are you a compassionate and reliable driver looking to give back to your community? Priscilla Bacon Lodge is seeking volunteer drivers to help transport patients between their homes and the Lodge for appointments and group activities.
What you’ll do:
- Drive patients safely and comfortably to and from Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
- Offer a reassuring presence and friendly conversation during journeys.
- Build regular, supportive relationships with patients.
- Help reduce stress and isolation for those undergoing palliative care.
What we’re looking for:
- A clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- A warm, empathetic nature and good communication skills.
- Commitment to regular volunteering (e.g., a minimum of one morning or afternoon per week).
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check and basic training.
What we offer:
- Full support and guidance from our volunteer team.
- Reimbursement for mileage expenses.
- The chance to make a real difference in someone’s life.
Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help bring comfort and care to those who need it most.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Priscilla Bacon Lodge NCHC NHS Trust
Priscilla Bacon Lodge has provided Specialist Palliative Care to people around Norfolk for over 40 years. The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge is home to a state-of-the-art palliative care unit. It has been built on an 8-acre site adjacent to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Century Place Colney Norwich NR4 7YA. As well as inpatient beds, a day unit and a wellbeing centre, the Lodge is a hub for community-based services, enabling people to receive care in their own homes. The 8-acre site has given the unique opportunity of delivering the landscape, garden, formal gardens and a wildflower meadow.