First founded in 1988, York Wheels is a much-loved local charity that provides a crucial, caring service to residents in need. Working from 8.00am to 4.00pm on Mondays to Fridays, York Wheels is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in our community get out and about, with friendly, DBS-checked volunteer drivers providing a cost-effective alternative to increasingly expensive private taxis and often inaccessible public transport.
The charity’s pre-booked car ferrying services are aimed at residents over the age of 60, as well as those facing mobility and access issues that may impede their ability to travel. Whether you’re seeking out transport for a visit to a GP, hospital or medical appointment, or are simply looking for a lift to help you complete your big weekly shop, York Wheels could help you get on the road! The charity’s volunteer drivers could also help you travel for visits with friends and family, coastal trips to the seaside, or jaunts to the cinema, cafe, restaurant, or library. Although the charity primarily serves residents of York and surrounding areas, you could also hop into a York Wheels car to enjoy a day trip to another town or city.
The charity holds regular fundraising events and activities, with the best-known being their book stalls and annual Christmas fairs – if you’d like to donate any of your used books or other pre-loved items, get in touch via 01904 630080; it’s also possible to make a small donation to York Wheels each and every time you make a purchase online from an eligible retailer (these include John Lewis, Amazon, Aviva and Sainsbury’s), with no hidden charges – if this is something that interests you, simply head over to www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/yorkwheels, sign up for free, and start shopping!
At the time of writing, York Wheels is desperately in need of volunteers! Only a few hours each week will be required from volunteer drivers, and you can arrange your own flexible schedule to suit your everyday commitments. In order to register as a York Wheels volunteer, all that’s needed is a clean driving licence and access to your own car – you’ll also need to give permission to the charity to carry out a DBS check on your behalf. If taken on, your mileage allowance will be paid for any journeys undertaken as a driver for the charity. If you feel that you, or someone you know, could be a good fit at York Wheels, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team…
To book a car or get in touch with the York Wheels team, call 01904 630080 today. If you’d like to volunteer as a driver at York Wheels, contact Karen via email at karen.woodward@york.nhs.uk or call the team on 01904 551441 now – you could make a world of difference!
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