Volunteering with Community Transport Schemes

The schemes provide transport for those who are without transport or access to public transport, enabling them to get to doctors, hospitals, social events, learning facilities - the list is endless.

Some volunteer drivers use their own cars, and are paid a mileage rate to cover the petrol and running costs of their vehicle. Others drive scheme-owned minibuses and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, for which full training is given.

By becoming a volunteer you can: volunteer as much or as little time as you want, help people get out and about in their communities, meet new people, learn new skills, and make new friends. If you're unemployed, you won't lose your benefit by volunteering, and if you can't drive, we need volunteers to help out in our busy booking offices.

Community transport offers an affordable door-to-door solution for anyone who is unable to use public transport.

All of Herefordshire's community transport schemes need more volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, or want to find out more about using the service, please contact Sophie Pryce, Herefordshire Rural Transport Adviser on 01432 262973 or email: sophiep@comfirst.org.uk