Care Lochaber’s Community Car scheme is a lifeline for a lot of vulnerable people in the Lochaber area. We have been running this scheme since 1997 and transport individuals to and from appointments, take them shopping or just take them to visit a friend.

We charge £6.00 return to go anywhere in the Fort William area and the Volunteer Driver will pick you up and return you home after your appointment.

The drivers are all very friendly and enjoy a chat with the clients in the car, which makes them feel at ease. If you need assistance in and out of the car the driver can help you.

We also have Volunteer Drivers in Kinlochleven, Glencoe, Onich and Ballachulish. We also run monthly events for people who find it difficult to socialise and these have been very successful. We have visited the cinema, had afternoon teas, and had a musical afternoon where everyone had a sing along.

Volunteer Drivers of the Community Car Scheme are the heart of Care Lochaber. They make a huge difference to lives of the individuals around the Lochaber community allowing vulnerable individuals to get out and about whilst the volunteer learns new skills and builds relationships with other volunteers and clients. Without the help of volunteers Care Lochaber could not continue to offer such a valuable service for the local community.

We are looking for volunteer drivers to help transport Care Lochaber passengers, by use of their own car to destinations organised through the car scheme. All drivers are reimbursed for any expenses paid and receive 45 pence a mile for every journey taken. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver to help sustain such a valuable service for the community then please either pop into our office at The New Connections Building (Old Job Centre) or call and speak to Allison or Laura on