Volunteer car service
Volunteer car drivers make a huge difference to patients across the East of England who rely on them for lifts to and from hospital appointments.
The volunteers come from all walks of life and donate their time and the use of their own vehicles to pick up patients at home, take them to hospital and give 
them a lift home again.
The patients who use the service are often elderly people who don’t have alternative means of transportation but are well enough that they don’t need an ambulance.
If you want to volunteer, you will need to apply and meet certain requirements, such as passing an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check, holding a good driving record and having a safe and reliable vehicle.
Volunteers are not paid for their time but do receive compensation for their driving expenses on a per-mile basis.
To find out more, contact the locality office nearest you and ask to speak with someone about the Volunteer Car Service. For contact details, click here
You can download the ambulance car service handbook here to learn more about the role, rules and regulations.
