Volunteer Services driver scheme

VASA’s Volunteer Services driver scheme takes patients who are without their own transport to medical appointments at hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and day centres both across the District and county, and outside.

The door-to-door service has become essential to hundreds of people who otherwise would at best struggle to keep health care appointments, at worst not get to them at all.

Should you have a genuine need for transport please give us 3 days notice prior to journey.
We ask for a contribution towards volunteer driver’s costs.

Over 200 drivers take part in the scheme and between April 2008 and March 2009 they made 30,689 journeys, carried over 25,000 passengers and covered nearly 500,000 miles.

We have opportunities for car drivers in all areas of the Stratford on Avon District including Alcester, Shipston, Southam and surrounding villages, either on a regular or an occasional basis, depending upon how much time you have to give.

You will receive a mileage allowance of 40p a mile for authorised journeys - and your car will need to have a current insurance and, where applicable, MOT certificate.

So, if you ...

- have some time to spare
- have patience and understanding
- own a car
- are willing to help others who would appreciate your support

please let us know! Call Clarissa on 01789 262886

Guidance is available from the Inland Revenue for volunteer drivers who offer their services for an organised volunteer car scheme.

Last updated: Sat 29th Aug 2009