Volunteers are needed to drive Bodmin Community Bus which is going to be trialled for six months from March 23.
The bus will be operated by Andy Lyle who runs Concern Wadebridge’s own minibuses.
The trial is intended to see if a Community Bus in Bodmin could be sustained in the longer term.
Organiser, Carol Randall said: ‘We desperately need some Bodmin-based volunteer drivers to drive the minibus. The aim is to get a pool of drivers so that each volunteer driver can drive as much or as little as they like while still being able to offer a comprehensive cover for organisations who want to hire the minibus.
‘Being a volunteer driver is a great way to give back and make a contribution to the Bodmin community. If you enjoy driving, it is the perfect way to get out and about and meet people. You don’t have to commit to any particular days, times or number of hours so you can easily fit it around the other things you do.’
Bodmin Rotary has made a donation of £500 to enable the trial run of the bus to go ahead.
Anyone wanting to drive the minibus will need to join the Concern Wadebridge minibus register of drivers, be aged between 25 and 70, and have a clean driving license.
Carol is also keen to hear from anyone who would like to learn more about making a booking during the trial period. If you are interested in becoming a driver or making a booking email [email protected]