Community Transport schemes are always happy to involve new volunteers in their work. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including transporting people in minibuses or their own car, taking telephone bookings, helping with the day to day management, fundraising, producing publicity material or by becoming a committee member.

If you would like to get involved with your local scheme please either contact the scheme directly or e-mail the Community Transport Team at transport@communityfirst.org.uk


DISTRICT BASED OPPORTUNITIES

KENNET DISTRICT

The Combine Bus provides services from Chirton, Marden and Patney to Salisbury and Devizes. Volunteers are needed for the management committee and as volunteer drivers.

If you would like to get involved please contact Mr Hall on (01380) 725776.

NORTH WILTSHIRE DISTRICT

No specific volunteer request have been received but schemes are always happy to receive new volunteers. Contact your nearest Community Transport group for more information on ways you can get involved.

SALISBURY DISTRICT

Community Transport South Wiltshire covers the whole area of South Wiltshire and parts of West Wiltshire and uses volunteer drivers. Please telephone 01722 414566 for further information.

The Shopmobility scheme in Salisbury is seeking volunteers. Volunteers help run the Shopmobility Centre, and provide information, advice and support to Shopmobility users.

Please contact Salisbury Shopmobility on 01722 328068 if you would like to become involved.

The Tisbury and District Community Bus (Tisbus) is looking to recruit volunteers for a wide range of tasks. These could include taking bookings, driving the minibus or promoting the service to possible users.

If you would like further information please click on the Tisbus Website.

SWINDON BOROUGH

Swindon Dial-A-Ride and Community Transport provide transport services for people with mobility difficulties. Volunteers are needed to take telephone bookings and drive the minibuses. Full training is given.

For further information please click on the SDART Website.

WEST WILTSHIRE DISTRICT

The Shopmobility scheme in Warminster is seeking volunteers. Volunteers help run the Shopmobility Centre, and provide information, advice and support to Shopmobility users.

Please contact Warminster Shopmobility through Salisbury Shopmobility on 01772 328068.

For information on volunteering opportunities in Wiltshire and Swindon please contact the Community Transport Team at transport@communityfirst.org.uk