Happy Wanderers - charity no: 235857
We support older and disabled people to get "out and about" using our two wheelchair adapted mini-buses. We need volunteer drivers who share our passion about supporting older people get out of their homes. Drivers are responsible for the safe transporting of our "friends" some of whom are wheelchair users. We are a small, totally volunteer led, "not for hire or reward" charity.
We are looking for volunteers to drive Preston CT’s accessible minibuses taking groups and individuals on day trips out. These trips may be organized by Preston CT to destinations in the North West such as; Boundary Mill, Kendal, Chester, Bury Market, Blackpool Illuminations and the Manchester Christmas Markets. Otherwise a local voluntary, community and faith sector organisation may need to transport their service users to activities or social events such as; lunch clubs, health and well-being activities, school trips etc. and use our vehicles and volunteer drivers to keep costs down.
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Contact / How to Apply
Please send an email to the CEO at Nigel@4tvl.org.uk, providing a brief outline of any work experience and key skills you could bring to the role.
Charity experience would be beneficial.
Flexibility is a given in a fluid working environment.
Join the Community Transport Association for a workshop for Local Authority colleagues and local VCS infrastructure organisations that support volunteer car schemes in their area, even if they do not run schemes themselves.
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. They provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Their mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.
Volunteer car schemes are a vital yet often under-recognised part o