Become a Wellbeing Volunteer Driver

Introduction

Drive Well, Live Well: Become a Wellbeing Volunteer Driver and make a difference in 2026!

2026 is the year to make a difference. Have ever wanted to give back to your community without breaking into a sweat? Then this is your chance.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) has launched the Wellbeing Volunteer Driver campaign in partnership with Lincoln Dial-a-Ride – and we need local heroes like you.

What is a Wellbeing Volunteer Driver?

A wellbeing volunteer driver is more than just a volunteer driver. You are a lifeline for someone who might otherwise struggle to get out and about. By offering a lift to a regular group or activity, you help people build friendships, boost confidence, and feel part of something again.

It’s not just about transport – it’s about connection.

Loneliness and social isolation are challenges many have to face quietly. A simple journey can open the door to friendship, wellbeing, and independence. As a wellbeing volunteer driver, you deliver more than miles – you deliver smiles.

Why Volunteer as a Wellbeing Driver?

There are lots of benefits in volunteering as a wellbeing driver including:

• Flexible volunteering – choose journeys that fit your schedule.
• Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile.
• DBS provided – we will handle the checks.
• Social and rewarding – meet new people and make a real difference.
• Providing essential transport and companionship for those who can’t use public transport or drive themselves.

Types of People you can Help

Below are some examples of people who would benefit from a wellbeing volunteer driver.

• Elderly or isolated individuals.
• People with disabilities or illnesses.
• Those needing transport to doctors or hospital appointments, clinics, or chemotherapy for example.
• Young people who cannot drive that need to get to sessions or activities, where there are no local bus services.
• People who need to go shopping.
• People who need to take their pets to see a vet.

There are many needs for wellbeing drivers. Are you already driving someone to a group? Then you could be a wellbeing driver! Join the movement. Drive well, live well.

Myth Busting

Below we break down some of the myths associated with being a wellbeing volunteer driver.

• Won’t it affect my insurance? Volunteering as a wellbeing driver doesn’t affect your insurance as it is usually classed under standard “social, domestic, and pleasure”. Although we will guide you through everything you need to know.
• Only retired people can be a wellbeing volunteer driver: Anyone of any age between 18-70 can be a wellbeing driver, providing you agree to a disclosure and barring service check (DBS) at no cost to you and have a current UK full driving licence with a maximum endorsement of three points on application.
• Wellbeing volunteer drivers are not reimbursed for costs: Whilst you are giving up your time for free, you can claim back out-of-pocket expenses, such as mileage reimbursement.
• Volunteering as a wellbeing driver will affect my benefits: You can volunteer as a wellbeing driver while claiming benefits, but we will help guide you through everything you need to know.

The Impact so Far

Our wellbeing volunteer drivers have already covered enough miles to almost go to the moon and back twice! Imagine the difference you could make by joining us.

How you can get Involved

If you have a car, a kind heart, and a little time to spare, then we would love to hear from you.

Here is how you can get involved.

Send us an email to boston@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk

Call us on 01522 551683

Or follow this link to our Volunteers Platform to see the list of current wellbeing volunteer driver oppourtunities available across Lincolnshire. You will need to register to view the opportunities, which is completely free!

Make 2026 the year you drive change – one journey at a time.