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Volunteering in Community Transport
Community/voluntary transport schemes provide essential services to people who either cannot use conventional forms of public/private transport or do not have access to it. For many people this provides the only opportunity of getting out, doing shopping, visiting friends or relatives, or enjoying leisure activities that most of us take for granted.
Without drivers and other volunteers these transport services cannot exist. If you or someone you know is interested in being a driver or can help in another capacity such as book keeping or staffing a telephone line please contact the ESRTP or the scheme directly. Opportunities exist throughout the county.
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new friends and to
give your support to your community. Community transport is just one of the
areas in which you can volunteer. For more information on volunteering and
to find out about other opportunities please contact Volunteer in Surrey who
can let you know about volunteering in your local area.
Tel: 0845 03 44 111
www.do-it.org.uk
What is MiDAS?
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
Who is it aimed at?
MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.
How does MiDAS work?
MiDAS operates on a "cascade" approach. CTA has appointed a number of training agents, who provide training for minibus Driver Assessor/Trainers (DAT's) nominated from member organisations. A DAT can then assess the competence of other minibus drivers, and provide them with training on how to safely use a minibus.
What's included in a Training Course?
The course for a standard minibus includes a minibus driving assessment followed by "classroom based" safety training in a number of areas:
For drivers of fully accessible minibuses, there is an additional classroom and practical session dealing with:
For further information on future MiDAS courses in east Surrey please contact the ESRTP.
This training is designed for anyone who is responsible for the care or supervision of passengers travelling by road - in cars, taxis, minicabs, minibuses or large buses. This could be as a non-driving passenger assistant or as a driver/passenger assistant. It is relevant to both volunteers and paid staff.
PATS Objectives
The objectives of PATS are that passenger assistants will:
The Benefits of PATS
PATS will help passenger assistants:
For more information please contact the ESRTP.
Surrey Community Action - Voluntary Car Schemes
Surrey Community Action is an independent registered charity working with Surrey communities to strengthen voluntary action.
Its mission is to work with communities to enhance the quality of life for people in Surrey by promoting, supporting and strengthening voluntary action.
If you live in an isolated area it can take over 30 minutes to reach the nearest doctor's surgery or shop by public transport. Communities can help by setting up volunteer car schemes to help with transport (for example) to a medical appointment, to get some shopping or a prescription. Surrey Community Action advises over 100 car schemes and can help you find one in your area. Surrey Community Action also helps train volunteer drivers on Volunteer Car Driver Training Courses, which include:
For more information on Volunteer Car Schemes or Volunteer Car Driver Training
and Surrey Community Action please see the
Surrey Community Action
website
"Very good service, drivers always so nice, make me feel relaxed, happy and safe. Well done to everyone."
