Volunteer Role Description Medicines Delivery Driver
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What is a <strong>Volunteer</strong> <strong>Medicines</strong> <strong>Delivery</strong> <strong>Driver</strong>?<br />
Working with local pharmacies, you will deliver prescriptions to very vulnerable patients who<br />
are unable to collect their medicines themselves.<br />
What’s in it for you?<br />
You will:<br />
• Be part of a network of volunteers who are providing assistance across Wales at this<br />
difficult time<br />
• Contribute to your local community by helping those who are in particular need<br />
• Meet new people in your local area<br />
• Learn more about volunteer organisations in Wales<br />
What’s involved?<br />
You’ll be given access to an application called Pro <strong>Delivery</strong> Manager that local pharmacists<br />
will use to identify when they have prescriptions needing collection. If you are willing and<br />
available, you’ll be able to volunteer to collect the medicines and deliver them to a very<br />
grateful member of the public. Using your own method of transport, the Welsh Government<br />
will reimburse your fuel costs. You will only have the individual’s contact details, not any<br />
information about their medicines. You won’t be expected to provide any advice regarding<br />
the medicines you’re delivering.<br />
This role will be suitable for people who…<br />
… have their own method of transport; depending on the distances involved this may be a<br />
vehicle, for which you’ll need valid insurance and a driving licence. In some areas it may be<br />
appropriate for a volunteer to use a bicycle for medicines delivery, for which the necessary<br />
safety equipment must be worn (ie cycling helmet).<br />
Because you’ll be carrying medicines for people, it’s important that you do not have a<br />
criminal history. It would be preferable (but not essential) to have had a background check<br />
made (DBS or CRB). For this reason, you may be asked a little about your history and<br />
current circumstances and we may need to seek a basic reference.<br />
Extra information<br />
This is a Welsh national initiative, covering all areas of the country. We’ll aim to pair you with<br />
community pharmacies in your local area. You will not need to continually check with the<br />
pharmacist, you will receive a notification via Pro <strong>Delivery</strong> Manager if there’s a delivery<br />
needed in your area.
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