Northampton Volunteer Car Scheme (NVCS)

This scheme provides community transport for elderly and disabled people, living
in Northampton (postcodes NN1 – NN5).

The car scheme enables registered members to get about with ease, convenience, and peace of mind, allowing them to maintain their independence for longer and helping to prevent social isolation.

Last year our volunteer drivers took passengers to 10,000 medically related appointments. They averaged 930 voluntary hours of journeys per month.

As well as being a friendly face and a listening ear to passengers, our drivers gain
a huge amount of benefits from their volunteering roles.  They are able to meet other people and give something back to their local community.  The flexibility of the role means they can fit it in with their other commitments.

WHAT CAN TRIPS BE USED FOR?

NVCS predominantly takes passengers to medical appointments within
Northampton.  We are also able to do a limited number of ‘long distance’ medical appointments such as to hospitals in neighbouring counties.

Please note that well-being and visiting appointments must be within
the Northampton and medical appointments will take priority.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

To use the scheme, passengers must register. There is an annual membership fee
of £35 and, in addition, passengers pay the volunteer driver 45- 50p per mile on
the day.  There is a minimum charge of £2.50nper journey and passengers can take a carer
or companion with them at no extra cost.

We rely on volunteers and so cannot guarantee to meet every single journey request.

Bookings should be made as well in advance as possible and must be made a minimum of two working days in advance (this does not include weekends or bank holidays).