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01. Our support for Bucks community transport schemes
We give free tailored support and advice to the county’s community transport schemes which are up and running. Examples of the advice we have given in the past includes:
- Developing needs assessments and online surveys
- Provision of exemplar policies, role descriptions, induction packs
- Support with volunteer recruitment
- Processing of DBS applications and document verification service
- Specialist one-to-one advice sessions
We are also able to help communities set up a transport scheme to cover their area. For more information about this service, contact Nosh Fiaz on 01844 617300 or email transport@communityimpactbucks.org.uk.
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02. Recruiting volunteer drivers
Most community transport schemes are volunteer-led so it is important that you have all the resources you need to be able to recruit volunteer drivers. You will need to think about:
- Putting together a detailed role description – visit our Developing and advertising volunteer roles for more information.
- DBS checks – we can process DBS applications and carry out document verification for your volunteer drivers for free.
- Training – if your scheme uses a minibus, volunteers will need to have safeguarding training. Visit our Policies page for more support with safeguarding.
03. Buckinghamshire Community Transport Forum
The Buckinghamshire Community Transport Forum is a great opportunity for local schemes to network, discuss community transport concerns, and gain a better understanding of topics such as funding or volunteer recruitment.
The Forums take place once every quarter and are open to all new or existing community transport schemes, or those who have an interest in community transport. See our Training and events page for upcoming forums.
04. Community Transport newsletter
Our quarterly community transport newsletters keep the county’s schemes up-to-date with latest transport news, guidance and funding opportunities. You can read the latest newsletters by clicking below and sign-up to the free newsletter by emailing transport@communityimpactbucks.org.uk
How we have helped
Read some examples of how we have helped set up or supported community transport schemes around Buckinghamshire.
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