AN ORGANISATION is asking for drivers to help with a volunteer car scheme.

Cumbria Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) has appealed for volunteer drivers for Cumbria County Council's Voluntary Social Car Scheme.

The scheme is intended for people who have no other means of transport.

Volunteer drivers will be responsible for providing a door to door service collecting individuals from their home to their chosen destination.

The service can be used for a wide variety of purposes including; making connections with public transport, doing the weekly shop, going to medical appointments, or just for visiting friends.

Voluntary drivers are needed in Ulverston,Workington, Shap, Tebay, Orton, Appleby, Ireby, Dalston, Kirkby Stephen and Sedbergh .

If you would like more information or to sign up contact Katy on 07788396194 or visit Cumbria County Council's website www.cumbria.gov.uk/voluntarycarscheme.