Volunteer at Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care

Daft as a Brush depends on our fantastic volunteers, without them, the charity could not operate our free patient transport service.

Daft as a Brush provide free transport to patients receiving cancer treatment at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (Freeman Hospital). We have a fleet of distinctive ambulances, manned by a dedicated and compassionate team of volunteer drivers and companions. We have been serving the North East for over ten years, taking the stress and worry of hospital journeys away from patients, allowing them to focus on their treatment and recovery.

Daft as a Brush Volunteers

Volunteering for Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care is a deeply rewarding way to make a real difference in your community. The charity provides free transport for cancer patients to and from hospital appointments, ensuring they receive vital treatment with comfort and dignity.

By volunteering, you become part of a compassionate team that offers not just practical help, but also emotional support to people during one of the most challenging times of their lives. Whether you’re driving patients, helping in the office, or supporting events, your time and kindness directly improve lives. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, develop new skills, and give back to a cause that touches so many families.

Please read the relevant Role Profile for the post you’re applying for:

👉 Volunteer Driver
👉 Volunteer Companion
👉 Reception / Admin
👉 Fundraising Group Support
👉 General Helper
👉 Fleet Support Driver
👉 Events Fundraiser
👉 Talks and Cheque Presentations

Personal Information

How would you like to help? (Note: Drivers must be aged over 30 and under 80 years for insurance)

For example: Days of the week / How many days per month

Experience

Experience

Please tell us why you're applying for this role. Please provide details of your life skills, experience and interests which you think would be a positive contribution to us and our patients.

Referee 1

Please supply details of two referees. These can be your current or former employer, work colleague, community leader or na existing DAAB Volunteer, who has known you for the last 3 years prior to the current date. References from family or friends will not be accepted.

Referee 2

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Because of the nature of voluntary help in healthcare, exemption under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies. Having a conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being a volunteer. Any information given is strictly confidential, and failure to disclose convictions will result in your application not being taken forward.

Further information and declarations

Non-UK, EU or EEA Nationals

Not all visas allow you to volunteer. Please supply details of any currently held, including visa number, start and expiry date and details of any restrictions. Please confirm that visa allows volunteering.

Declaration

I certify that the information provided is correct and I have read and understood the Role Profile. I certify that the information provided is correct and I understand that any misleading statements or deliberate omissions could result in my application not being processed or disqualified. I also understand that my details will be kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act and used within the organisation for the purposes of my role.

Prefer to write out an Application Form instead?

Please click here to download the Application Form

Once complete simply post back to us for attention of Anne Wilson. Alternatively, use your smartphone to take a clean picture of each side and email to volunteers@daftasabrush.org.uk