Local disability services and support organisation, Community Accessability, is seeking volunteer drivers in Sunbury to help drive change in supporting the transport needs of the community.
Community Accessability runs a volunteer-supported transport service to help older people, people living with disabilities, and those who have difficulties accessing other forms of transport.
Anyone with a driver’s licence can volunteer, and the opportunity is open to females, males, youths, and adults.
Volunteer coordinator Jan Hay said all volunteers receive induction, training, a uniform, and ongoing support.
“Volunteers play a vital role at Community Accessability, and we are always in need of caring, compassionate volunteers to help carry out our mission,” she said.
“This service depends on volunteers who want to be a part of a very social volunteering opportunity and those who enjoy driving.
“We are looking for volunteers who can offer any amount of time, we have opportunities that range from as often as daily to as little as monthly.”
Volunteer driver Elaine Cartright said it is easy to volunteer, and Ms Hay is always there to help as the volunteer coordinator.
“I get [a lot of] pleasure, and I am always filled with gratitude because I get to help people and give back to my community,” she said. “I also like that it’s easy to volunteer.”
Ms Hay said the transport service would not be possible without the incredible dedication of volunteers like Ms Cartright.
“We would not have the wonderful opportunities and programs for the greater community if it were not for them. Our volunteers are what makes it all work.”
Details: 1300 704 530 or volunteer@communityaccessability.org.au
