Jumbulance Trips – Volunteer Nurse/Care Lead

Join us and have rewarding experiences, build friendships and learn new skills. Make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of participants and be part of a supportive and caring team.

About this opportunity from Jumbulance Trust

Purpose of the Role:
To oversee and coordinate the care and wellbeing of a small group of travellers during a Jumbulance trip, ensuring safe, person centred support and contributing to a positive group experience.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review and support pre trip care assessments for all travellers
• Lead and coordinate care provision during the trip for those supported by volunteer carers
• Administer or oversee medication management (within professional competency)
• Provide personal care and support as required
• Work collaboratively with volunteer carers, personal carers, and the Trip Leader
• Participate in safeguarding, risk awareness, and incident reporting
• Support travellers to take part in activities, meals, excursions, and social time
• Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive, enjoyable atmosphere for everyone

Pick up locations vary depending on location of assisted travellers and volunteers. Our drivers will endeavour to plan a route that keeps travel times down and we have the option of feeder transport.

 

We welcome volunteers with professional care experience, including:
• Registered Nurses
• Paramedics or other clinicians
• Senior carers with experience leading care teams
Essential qualities:
• Compassionate, calm, friendly, and reliable
• Confident supporting medication and personal care
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to varied environments and group travel
• Commitment to dignity, respect, and safeguarding

Activity Types

First Aid | other | Supporting people and befriending

Interests

Disability | Health and Social Care | Older People

Commitment

Trips typically last 3–10 days Pre‑trip contact and briefing to discuss care needs and planning Ideally available for one or more trips per year, but flexible

Find out more

For more information about Jumbulance Trust and this role, visit them online.

To apply for this role, visit the Volunteer Essex website to register your interest.

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