Car drivers across the Selby district are being asked to get into gear to help accelerate a campaign to provide transport for vulnerable people in the community who need to get to vital appointments.
Selby District AVS has seen demand for its community transport service increase tenfold in recent weeks and is in a race against time to find volunteers willing to use their own vehicle to provide a door-to -door service for passengers who need a lift to appointments or the supermarket.
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“There are a lot of people in our community who for a variety of reasons aren’t able to take public transport, including the fact that in some areas there just isn’t a regular enough bus service, so it means they are missing out on crucial check-ups,” says Chris Hailey Norris, Chief Officer at Selby District AVS.
“People don’t always want to have to ask their families for help, especially if they are busy working, so our community transport service is important to them.
“They know our volunteer drivers will have been vetted and it gives passengers the encouragement and confidence to retain an element of independence in their lives by getting out and about when they need to.”
Drivers need to be over 25 and have at least 2 years experience. Training and support is provided by Selby District AVS.
All out of pocket expenses will be covered and volunteers will be paid 45p per mile.
The organisation is also needing to recruit drivers for their minibus which offers affordable and accessible transport for community group across Selby District, and will pay for a category D license to be obtained as well as provide any additional training required.
f you have a couple of spare hours then call 01757291111
or email enquiries@selbydistrictavs.org