Lochaber Community Car Scheme

How to get involved with providing this service.

Lochaber Community Car Scheme
Volunteer Drivers

The Scheme and Its Volunteers
The Lochaber Car Scheme is a flexible transport solution and volunteer time given over to the service can be very variable. Just one or two hours a week will help a person get out and about and be prat of their community.

The Driver's Themselves
Drivers are asked to be reliable and punctual and will be aware of any special needs of passengers. They pick up passengers as directed by the telephonist and in many cases will wait and return them home again. Should the visit be for a lengthy period of time, arrangements will be made for a later pick up.

Training
There is a programme of training for drivers which includes Helping Your Passengers. Thus, many of our volunteer drivers have training in disability awareness and first aid.

Getting Involved
If you want to be involved, you will be asked for the names of two referees. If these are acceptable, volunteers are registered as part of Lochaber Community Care Forum and give a brief overview of: