We rely on a small group of volunteer drivers to keep Newcastle Community Transport CIO running. If you’d like to join our driving team, we would be very keen to hear from you if you’re:

• A driver between 25 and 69 years of age who passed their car driving test before 1st January 1997 will normally have a D1 with a 101 code – minibus, ‘not for hire or reward’
• Drivers who passed their driving test after 1 January 1997 will not have the D1 101 entitlement on their licence and they will only have a B entitlement. They may drive a minibus on behalf of a non-commercial body.
• A few hours of committed time, half a day, a day – whatever you can spare will be of great help to all
• Ideally live within a four-mile radius of Newcastle town centre, although if you travel to our vehicle, you are able to ask for 0.45p per mile to the parking area. You do have to give your time as a volunteer for free to support our customers and help our charity to continue supporting the community.
• Able-bodied, as we may ask you to help passengers get to and from our vehicles
• An interest to help others in your local area and be part of a support network for others.
  A desire to stop isolation of less mobile or socially isolated groups of people.
  
  

In return for helping us, we provide flexible hours and the personal satisfaction of helping to deliver an essential community service. You will also become a valued member of our team and be invited to our regular volunteer driver meetings.

We offer a chance to improve your CV if you are a mature student or between employment – at no cost to you, except some of your time.

You’ll be more than a driver to some of our passengers – you’ll be a valued friend, a friendly face, and in some cases probably the only person they will see all week.