Being and becoming a driver

We are always looking for more volunteer drivers.  Volunteer driving is a great way to support your local community at times to suit you. It gets you out of the house and you will meet some fascinating people with interesting stories to tell.

To become a driver for Alton Community Care you will need to provide references and to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check, but we can help with this.

You use your own car to collect passengers from home, take them to appointments, and return them home.

Most of our journeys are local, but we cover hospitals as far away as Southampton.

However, YOU choose where, when and how often you drive.

You give your time but we cover your fuel expenses (currently at 45p per mile).

Almost all motor insurance companies cover volunteer driving at no extra cost.  You just need to tell your insurance company you are using your car for volunteer driving.

You have access to a computer system operated by the Good Neighbours Network to monitor your journeys.

You can receive emails or text messages to confirm details of upcoming journeys.

For more information about becoming a driver for our happy band in your spare time, please call the Duty Coordinator on 01420 541520.