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HELP!
Volunteer Action
Volunteer Action is a small, registered charity established over 28 years ago, operating from offices in Oundle and staffed by a full-time manager and four part-time members of staff, together with a very loyal group of
medical appointments. However, the charity
is short of volunteer drivers in East Northants and the neighbouring villages and is looking for more volunteers.
local volunteers including: eight office volunteers and over 140 community volunteers.
The charity provides Thrapston, Oundle and 48 villages in North Northants with two essential services: a Community Transport Scheme and a Befriending Service. The transport scheme currently serves in excess
In the last 12 months the charity has completed over 12,000 journeys
Driving for Volunteer Action is rewarding and enjoyable, with the satisfaction of helping your local community. All you need is a car and a little free time.
Most insurance companies will include cover for volunteer driving at no additional cost.
You can drive as much or as little as you wish – just tell Volunteer Action
of 700 members, with around 70 volunteer drivers providing transport for older people and mobility restricted individuals. In the last 12 months the charity has completed over 12,000 journeys, of which over half were for medical appointments.
Our area has a poor public transport system and limited taxi services, so without this vital transport scheme vulnerable members of our community would struggle to reach their
when you are free to drive and they will do the rest, with your mileage allowance paid to you monthly.
If you are willing to volunteer, or would like to find out more information, please call 01832 275433 or email admin@ volunteeractionoundle.org.uk or visit www.volunteeractionoudle.org.uk
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