Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Volunteer transport services celebrated in short film
A short film highlighting the invaluable work of volunteer car services within
Warwickshire has been released. It highlights volunteer car services which enable
isolated and disadvantaged residents of Warwickshire to attend medical
appointments.
Warwickshire Voluntary Transport commissioned the film to recognise the incredible work of the many volunteers and the essential service they provide to the residents of Warwickshire and the local health authority.
Last year the schemes highlighted in the film provided over 42,000 passenger journeys, making use of 317 volunteer drivers and 41 office volunteers. The use of volunteers enables the schemes to keep their running costs low, providing excellent value for money to funders.
Unfortunately recent changes within the local health authority have resulted in the
withdrawal of approximately 50% of funding for the schemes. WVT hopes the film
will show how vital it is to keep these voluntary services going.
The film can be viewed at http://www.ruralwarwickshire.org.uk/WVTfilm
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