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AMAP FAQs

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Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP). Please scroll down for more information. 

Driver

We are seeking a reliable and responsible individual to assist with a daily school run. This role involves safely transporting children to and/ or from school, ensuring punctuality and a calm, supportive environment during the journey. This is a part time role, typically during school term times, with hours in the morning and/ or afternoon.

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential. An enhanced background check will be required. This is a part time role, typically during school term times, with hours in the morning and/ or afternoon.

Volunteer Car Schemes: Deep Dive Online Workshop (England)

Volunteer car schemes play a crucial yet often overlooked role in community transport. Despite their widespread presence, many operate under the radar due to informal structures and limited visibility. Our research takes a closer look at how these schemes function across England, with a particular focus on their long-term sustainability and potential for future development.

During the workshop, you'll be invited to share your views and experiences on:

•    How volunteer car schemes are currently operating, highlighting a range of delivery models

Minibus Driver

A vacancy has arisen for our Hampshire County Council funded Passenger Transport Service. The driver will work as part of a team, supporting the passengers in Fleet and Church Crookham. You will work one week on and one week off: Tuesday- Friday, 08.45 - 14.45, Total 24 hours per fortnight. Additional hours may be available. 

Volunteer Driver on Swaledale Shuttle, Service 30 (PM Shifts)

Volunteer Driver require to commit to minimum of 2 shifts a month in the afternoons/early evenings. This driver requires D1 on their licence and will be driving a 16 seater minibus. Applicants will be interviewed, required to have and enhanced DBS check and we will cover the costs for your MiDAS training. You will be part of what is currently a 26 driver volunteer team, we are looking to grow to 36 drivers this year. The route spans from Keld to Tesco at Catterick Garrison on a linear route. The route is an integral community service and is much loved by the dale.

Volunteer Driver

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.

Volunteer Minibus Driver

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.

What the enhanced partnership review is and what it means for Community Transport

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its review of Enhanced Partnerships (EP’s), sharing a detailed look at how they are working across England and where improvements are needed. CTA contributed directly to this process by responding to the survey and attending one of the national roundtable events. Our insights, alongside those shared by operators, local authorities and partners helped shape the finding and next steps set out in the review.

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