| What
is The Volunteer Car Scheme?
The scheme operates in the Addingham and Ilkley area. It provides
car lifts for those who find public transport difficult to access
due to age, illness or disability. Transport is primarily for
medical appointments such as doctors, dentists, chiropody etc.
It may be possible to provide transport for other purposes; please
contact the office to discuss.
All lifts are provided by our pool of volunteer drivers using
their own cars.
How does it work?
If you need a lift, contact the office.
Please give us as much notice as possible Give us the details
of the lift and we will ring round to find a volunteer to provide
transport. We will ring you back to tell you the name of the driver.
He or she will contact you directly to confirm the exact arrangements.
As we rely on a pool of volunteers, there may be occasions when
we cannot find someone to provide a lift. In this case we will
ring you to let you know at the earliest opportunity.
Is there a charge?
There is no charge, but any donations to the organisation will
be gratefully received and will help support the continuation
of the service.
Who can be a volunteer driver?
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer
driver should ring our Transport Co-ordinator Ian Padley.
You will need to have your own car and comprehensive motor insurance.
Acting in a voluntary capacity should be permitted by your insurers
and should not affect your annual premium. A clean driving licence
is preferable but not essential.
You advise at what times you may be available and you choose how
often you drive. You can claim a mileage allowance for the journeys
you do on behalf of the organisation.
For
further information, contact the office |
