A community transport team in Gedling is on the hunt for new volunteer drivers as it looks to expand the service to help meet demand.
Gedling Voluntary Transport is used by elderly residents based in the borough for trips to the doctor, hospital appointments, local shops and social clubs.
The scheme currently has over 20 regular volunteer drivers on its books, but is keen to expand and take on another 20 drivers to meet the increased demand from elderly residents.
The scheme is run by the Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service (CVS), who have been organising transport for elderly and vulnerable people for over 30 years.
Volunteers use their own cars to take passengers out and most of the drivers are retired or have at least two hours availability between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Volunteer drivers need to have a car that is in good conditions tidy, MOT’d, insured and need to like helping people and talking to them. Drivers all have to undergo DRB (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks as well and providing two references. Passengers pay an annual registration fee and 45p/mile to cover the driver’s costs.
If you would like to volunteer as a driver, or would like to use the service or know someone who would, call the transport team on 0115 969 9060 or email gedlingtransport@rushcliffecvs.org.uk to find out more.
For more details about the service visit www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk
