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• Volunteer Driver - Non-Emergency Patient Transport with Royal Voluntary Service Fife Volunteer Opportunity No. VO106425 - Created/last updated: 17/09/2026

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  About this opportunity:	Join our friendly team to help make a real difference to older people in your local area; help them keep their independence and reduce their isolation! Use your driving skills and friendly personality to help people get to essential medical and social appointments across Fife. As a Volunteer Driver, you could be taking someone to a regular appointment or a lunch club, taking them to the shops, to visit a friend/family or other ad-hoc requests for transport. You'll need to use your own vehicle to offer a friendly journey, supporting people to and from their home and destination, but we will reimburse your travel expenses at 55 pence per mile. You'll work both on your own and with others, building relationships with the people you drive.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	At induction we will talk through the service and volunteer role with the new volunteer, after which they will be given a handbook with all the important information that they can refer back to. They will be given access to our training site, as well as being offered a shadow shift (if wanted) so they can see how a more experienced volunteer does things. We offer ongoing training and support, as well several volunteer events a year.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Yes, they reimburse all travel expenses whether using public transport or your own vehicle (55p per mile), and expenses can be claimed and paid on a weekly or monthly basis according to your preference.
  Experience required:	You need to be able to provide a safe and friendly journey to our clients, ensuring they arrive at their destination on time, with a smile
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	We cover the whole of Fife, and sometimes take people to hospital appointments in Dundee or Edinburgh. You can let us know where you are happy to drive to when you speak to us. Volunteer Drivers use their own cars to transport older adults who are socially isolated and/or unable to use public transport. You will receive a mileage allowance of 55p per mile to cover costs.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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  To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

  
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