SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE
Volunteer driver appeal
O
rganisers of a local minibus scheme which
provides a lifeline to housebound residents
and supports groups across the Moorlands to
get out and about, are appealing for
volunteers.
Support
Staffordshire
(Staffordshire
Moorlands) which operates four Community
Transport Minibuses, is looking for drivers from
the Leek are a. Drivers need only a normal licence
and will have an assessment beforehand. They will
be fully insured and all expenses covered and can
do as few or as many hours as they want.
Sally Bentley, Community Transport Officer at
Support Staffordshire (Staffordshire Moorlands)
told Leek Life: "The minibuses play a vital role in
the local community. Used by groups who support
local elderly residents, it is a lifeline, allowing them
to get out of their homes and keep in contact with
their friends. But we are increasingly being asked
to support other community and voluntary groups
who want to use the bus on an evening or weekend
too.
“We are appealing for more drivers and
volunteer escorts to help us to cope with the
demand and be able to offer the service to as many
local groups as possible in the area.”
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer
driver, is asked to contact Sally on 01538 386888
or by email at [email protected]
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