Community360 can help you get involved in your community and experience the rewards of making a real difference to people’s lives. Volunteering offers countless opportunities to give back, from reading for the talking newspaper to being a treasurer, mentor, befriender or gardener – there’s something to suit everyone.
By volunteering, you can help improve the quality of life, create a friendly and social environment, provide essential support, and ease pressure on public services. Along the way, you’ll have fun, meet new people, build confidence, stay active, and develop new skills. Contact us today to find out how you can get involved.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in volunteering with Community360. Simply complete the form below to get started.
Job Description
Community360 operates a Community Transport scheme in Colchester, Chelmsford and Maldon, providing vital transport for people who cannot easily access public transport due to limited mobility or rural location. Many of our members live in socially isolated areas, and having access to affordable, door-to-door transport helps them with everyday tasks such as shopping, visiting friends or social clubs, and attending medical appointments – things many of us take for granted. Being able to get out and about can make a huge difference to someone’s quality of life, boosting independence and wellbeing.
We’re looking for volunteers to drive their own cars as part of this essential service. Our volunteer drivers support older and disabled residents by providing safe, friendly and reliable transport to day centres, social activities, medical appointments, and community events.
We cover out-of-pocket expenses and provide full training, including induction and safeguarding.
Skills and requirements
If you are interested please call 01206 505250 or apply online.
Can you help isolated people to get out and about?
Community360 operate a Community Transport scheme in Colchester, Chelmsford and Maldon. This provides transport for isolated people who cannot access public transport due to limited mobility or rural location.The majority of our members live in a socially isolated environment and are spread across the Districts. Having access to affordable door-to-door transport helps with simple everyday tasks like shopping, visiting friends/social clubs and attending medical appointments (GP and hospital), tasks that most of us take for granted. Getting out of the house makes a huge difference to a person’s quality of life, increasing independence and giving someone a new lease of life.
We are looking for volunteers to drive our fully accessible minibuses, or their own cars. Our drivers transport a variety of groups and charities to various events, such as day long excursions and theatre trips. The role may also require you to transport older and disabled people to day centres and luncheon clubs.
Our mini buses are fully accessible and adapted with grab handles and tail-lifts that can be used to take people who need to travel in their wheelchairs.
We cover out of pocket expenses and provide relevant training including induction, Safeguarding.
Skills
A desire to carry out a meaningful activity to give practical help to the local community.
You will need to be over 21, hold a full driving licence, be able to supply two references as well as undergo a DBS check. Minibus drivers ideally need some relevant experience of driving larger vehicles.
If you are interested please call 01206 505250 or apply online.
If you are interested please call 01206 505250.
We offer professional work placements for students studying at college, university, or on vocational courses, providing valuable hands-on experience within a supportive community environment.
If you would like an informal chat with our Volunteer Co-ordinator please call 01202 505250 or email volunteering@community360.org.uk
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