Could you be a The difference it makes volunteer driver? “I went to the job interview because you Could you…. helped me.” Help local people to get out and about? TRAVEL Help keep your community alive and connected? “You cannot keep asking neighbours and friends all the time and I can no longer walk Volunteering is simple, flexible and rewarding. the half-mile to the bus, so I am so grateful to you for your wonderful service; it makes me You can offer as much or as little time as you wish. feel almost independent again.” If you drive your own vehicle, you will be paid a mileage allowance. Volunteers are also needed to drive mini “Without you I could not get to my course.” Getting you where buses. Full training is available. Volunteers are needed during the day but also for “I had a fall recently and had to attend you need to be evenings and weekends, so you can volunteer to fit Hereford Hospital for an x-ray. Unable to around other commitments. drive, I called… who supported me with We also need volunteers to help staff busy booking transportation, comfort, care and efficiency. offices so, if you don’t drive, you can still help to deliver What a marvellous service they provided at vital Links services. short notice. My sincere thanks… This is a local community service that really is worth its Find out more weight in gold.” To find out how to become a volunteer, call your local scheme operator.

This leaflet has been produced by Herefordshire Council as part of the Choose How You Move project. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve quality of life by promoting increased “I love my job walking, cycling, bus travel and car-sharing. Further information on Choose How You Move with Community w: www.herefordmove.org Wheels and feel e: [email protected] proud of what is Funded by the Department For Transport. a really valuable Choose How You Move used by kind permission service.” of Worcestershire County Council Who can use Travel Links? Contact Travel Links Anyone resident in Herefordshire and age 18+ TRAVEL can use Travel Links if: near you: • they do not have access to suitable transport services, or

• they are unable to use the services available Leintwardine Children can also use Travel Links if accompanied by an adult. Leominster Operated by Community Wheels Wigmore Richards How does it work? Castle Bromyard 01568 615 785 Operated by Bromyard • Services are mainly run by volunteers who give their 9.30am–12.30pm Orleton Community Transport time to help others in their local community 01885 488 452 • All volunteers are DBS checked Shobdon Kingsland 9.30am–12pm Leominster • A charge is made to help towards the cost of operating Eardisland Kington the service Pembridge • Journeys need to be booked at least 48 hours in advance Risbury Bromyard • Let your local Links scheme know if you have limited Hope-under-Dinmore Weobley mobility or are a wheelchair user when you book. Bodenham Eardisley Canon Pyon Wellington Bishops Frome Whitney-on-Wye Much Cowarne Cradley Marden Burley Gate Staunton-on-Wye Bredwardine Moreton-on-Lugg Withington Bosbury Colwall Hay-on-Wye Dorstone Preston-on-Wye Ashperton Bartestree Hereford Hay Madley Tarrington Hampton Bishop Ledbury Operated by Clehonger Hay Dial-a-Ride Peterchurch Kingstone Woolhope Eastnor Fownhope 01497 821 616 Much 9am–12pm Marcle Much Dewchurch Sollers Hope Ledbury Hoarwithy Ewyas Harold Kilpeck Operated by Kings Caple Upton Bishop Ledbury Ring & Ride Golden Valley Pontrilas Operated by Michaelchurch Dore Community Transport 01531 635 503 9.30am–12.30pm Garway Ross-on-Wye 0845 202 0144 Lea Why use Travel Links? 9am–12pm Hereford Operated by Goodrich Ross You can use your local Links scheme to access local services Community Wheels Whitchurch Operated by and for other journeys you have to make: Symonds Yat Bookings may be made on 01568 615 785 Ross Area Transport • visiting shops and libraries weekdays during the times shown. 9.30am–12.30pm 01989 765 595 • Attending interviews or training courses Journeys need to be booked Operated by 9.30am–12.30pm • Getting to the bus / train station 48 hours in advance. Hereford Dial-a-Ride The more notice you can give, the 01432 277 622 • Visiting friends and social events more likely it is that your journey 9am–2pm Travel Links is delivered by independent • Medical appointments can be provided. Community Transport schemes