Bus drivers wanted

Brisbane Water Secondary College is looking for volunteer bus drivers to run its shuttle bus service between Woy Woy and Umina campuses.

The shuttle bus service is required for senior agriculture and prime industries students who need to be transported to Umina Campus to study at the school farm.

Service organiser Mr Matt Marker said the college required at least six drivers to adequately fulfil student demand for the service.

"We currently have a pool of three drivers however we would ideally like to at least six to cover the 10 trips made per fortnight," Mr Marker said.

"This would allow permanent time slots to be allocated and reserves to cover runs when drivers are unable to complete a run due to other commitments.

"The complete shuttle run takes approximately 20 minutes and there are three different timeslots on various days over a two-week cycle (9.20am, 12.20pm and 1.20pm)."

Mr Marker said volunteers would need a medium rigid bus license (former class C) to undertake a position.

"There is a certain amount of satisfaction that the role offers including staying in touch with the local community high school and the wonderful students who study agriculture, and contributing to the educational needs of the Peninsula," Mr Marker said.

"Volunteer drivers also receive a certificate of appreciation each year and are invited to the end of year volunteers Christmas party held by the college.

"This is a gathering of community members from the various programs conducted at the college which utilise the skills and experience of volunteers and involves a buffet style feast prepared by the college's hospitality and food technology department."

College bus driver Ms Deborah van Breugal has been a volunteer for the past three years and said she enjoys the contact with the college and the students.

"The kids are great. They really enjoy agriculture and always show their appreciation," Ms van Breugal said.

"I've been helping out for three years now and it something that I enjoy being involved in."

For more information about becoming a volunteer bus driver with Brisbane Water Secondary College, contact Matt Marker at the Woy Woy Campus on 4341 1600.

Press release, 4 Feb 2010 Matt Marker, Brisbane Water Secondary College