Access Plymouth provides a volunteer driven car service, called Community Cars, that helps older people to get out and about in Plymouth. They are in need of more volunteers to support the growing number of users of this essential service.
The Community Car service has been helping elderly people to live independently by supporting them to get out and about, to medical appointments, shopping trips, meeting friends and social events since 2011. The support given helps people feel less isolated, be part of their community and reduces loneliness.
Access Plymouth has a team of dedicated volunteer drivers who give a few hours a week to help others.
Duncan, who has been volunteering for 10 years, said:
“When I retired I didn’t want to stay at home growing old, I wanted to get out and keep myself and my brain active. It makes me feel good, it helps my mental health and I know am putting something back into the community plus I get to meet lots of people who would be stuck without us. The biggest pleasure is helping those people who can only leave the house when I pick them up.”
Lesley Hargreaves, CEO at Access Plymouth said:
“Our Community Car transport service is much more than a trip from A to B, we make positive difference to the lives of older people in Plymouth. Our volunteers are the backbone of the charity, we are now in urgent need of more people who can drive their own cars, commit to a minimum half day a week and who can assist elderly people in a friendly manner. We pay mileage and DBS checks are carried out”.
To find out more about volunteering for Access Plymouth call 01752 600633 or email info@accessplymouth.co.uk
