Drivers Needed!
Volunteer Handybus drivers urgently required by the Downland Volunteer Group to take Downland residents on outings on weekday afternoons.
No previous experience necessary
Can you help?
Contact Kate on 01488 638769
THE DOWNLAND VOLUNTEER GROUP
What is the Downland Volunteer Group?
Founded in 1986 the DVG is a voluntary group which, in return for a donation towards our costs, assists with the transport needs of people living in the Downland area.
I’d like some help - do I have to be retired to use the DVG’s services?
No – we help people from all age groups however we are unable to carry child seats and booster seats. Our constitution states that we are here to help people who are “elderly, sick or disabled or who are otherwise in need”. So if you or a friend or relative think that we can help you, telephone the office and discuss it with us to find out more. Examples of where we have been able to help include going to hospital, visits to the doctor, optician, dentist etc and even to the shops. Car journeys are not normally undertaken during evenings or weekends.
How does the DVG operate?
Our volunteers use their own cars to drive individuals, or operate the Handybus for group transport.
The Handybus is used on weekday mornings to transport patients to the Chieveley and Compton Surgeries and volunteers drive it for shopping trips most afternoons. The bus is a community asset and can be hired by any social group, club, etc – subject to the availability of a volunteer driver. It has thirteen passenger seats, so it can be used for away fixtures by schools, clubs etc who have football or other teams.
I’d like to help - do I have to be retired to be a DVG volunteer driver?
No – we are delighted to receive help from people of all ages and circumstances. We are asked to assist with a wide range of journeys at short and long notice, so shift and part time workers can be very useful additions to our team, as well as people who aren’t currently employed outside the home. If you are only prepared to undertake local trips we can accommodate that in our planning, but we will also be very pleased to hear from drivers happy to travel to the hospitals in
CONTACT THE DVG:
Office hours Monday to Friday
Website: www.downlandvolgroup.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HANDYBUS:
For enquiries about morning transport to surgery appointments:
The surgery on 01635 248251
For shopping trips and hire of the Handybus:
Kate Bailey on 01488 638769 or email
