Safeguarding Guidance leaflet issued by Suffolk County Council.
Driving in adverse weather conditions information sourced by Trustee Graham Kerridge from the Essex Police website.
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Drivers information pageVolunteers’ viewFantastic time on the trip to Aldeburgh and Thropeness. We all sat on the sea wall eating ice-creams. Then added in a stop at a Farm Shop on the way home. Lots of laughs today. Peter Volunteer driver on DAR Special I feel rewarded every day I go out driving people in my car – Mick Recently retired, I had some time on my hands and was looking for a way “to give something back”. Driving people around who needed help with transport for their daily lives seemed a good place to start. This service is all the more important now that squeezed budgets in so many of the services that we have come to expect are increasingly having to be provided by volunteers. Apart from the obvious feelgood factor of helping others as a driver, the best part about driving so many different people is that everyone is always pleased to see you, and even the most mundane journeys are enjoyable. You get to know your regulars and you can become part of their lives. – Ian H Jim has been a volunteer driver for BACT for over 16 years and driven a lot of miles on our behalf during that time. Jim says he loves driving and meeting people and people are always so appreciative. He says it gives you “That feel good factor!”
Kevin was made redundant in a round of local council cuts. He came to BACT to see what he could do to keep himself occupied. Kevin is now driving his car regularly as a volunteer – spending a lot of time particularly to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the James Paget University Hospital! Whilst it’s not a wage, the expenses he gets driving help to keep his car on the road and provides him with a high level of satisfaction in helping others. Kevin has subsequently also introduced his dad to BACT who is now volunteering for us too! I am writing to say how thankful we all are for the wonderful care and attention shown by your driver Phil. The day could have so easily fallen flat due to the flood barriers being in situ on arrival (because of high tides) which prevented access to our beach hut. However, with Phil’s help and assistance the residents enjoyed a lovely visit to the pier. Holmwood Care Ltd |
Donations NewsletterRecent PostsPassengers’ viewsMrs P: The service has helped to get me out from a very dark place. Everyone is so helpful and friendly and I don’t know what I would do without BACT. Thank you for all your help while I was in Beccles – Barb C (Dec 16) Thank for a great service – Mrs A (Dec 16) Thank you to all the staff and drivers who have helped me in 2016 – Mrs B (Dec 16) Just to say many thanks to you all, for making it possible to see John every day, although he didn’t recognise me all the time, it made me feel better. Thank you Betty A big thank you to everyone for all your courtesy and help – Sylvia & Ian S (Dec 16) Thank you for all you do for us – Shirley S (Dec 16) Thank you for all the kindness and help you have given me over the year. Such caring drivers and supportive staff in the office – Phyllis W (Dec 16) Mrs T: Mick went above & beyond his duties. I have limited vision and I felt safe with him. He helped me to my Appointment, back to the car and to my front door. He was excellent. Thank you so much to him and the service you provide. Our sincere thanks for all your help at this difficult time – David & Pam R (Dec 16) |
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