Volunteers fulfil an essential role here at BATS - supporting us in all aspects of our organisation, from vehicle cleaning, office administration and accounts to drivers and passenger assistants. Many groups who are unable to provide their own drivers by virtue of their groups membership (disabled, elderly, etc) would find it impossible to book trips and outings without volunteers to drive for them.

Volunteering can provide opportunities to build on skills and experience to gain paid employment, for others it is the social aspect of doing something in their spare time and being involved in the community.

Volunteers are vital to community transport - we would be unable to run the scheme without their support and we are always grateful for the time and commitment they give.

Volunteers are reimbursed with reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred. BATS provide training in minibus driving for your volunteers. They need to be aged 21 - 70, with at least two years driving experience and a clean licence.

If you can spare a few hours each week, enjoy meeting new people and getting out and about, you could help provide a valuable service in your local community. Why not contact our office on 01322 333377 for more details.