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Volunteer Support Fund

Support our volunteers to go further

At IAM RoadSmart, our volunteers are the fuel in our tank! Without them, we simply wouldn't be able to work towards safer journeys for all.

That's why we launched the Volunteer Support Fund, a fund aimed at removing barriers and providing adjustments to our volunteers impacted by a disability or health condition. Our volunteers dedicate their time and expertise to making journeys safer for everyone. With your support, we can ensure they have all they need to succeed. Throughout the summer, we aim to raise £5,000 to establish the Volunteer Support Fund and open the first round of requests from our network of over 5,000 volunteers across the UK. Every donation counts!

Meet Tina

Tina Lannin volunteers as the Chair of the North Down Advanced Motorists Group (NDAM). Born deaf into a family of hearing people, she had to learn early how to lip-read to get by and is now one of the UK’s foremost lip-reading experts.


Tina's passion for driving and road safety is unshaken. Her volunteer journey started with wanting to sharpen her roadcraft skills: 

"My Observer, David Harcourt, played a crucial role in my development. He helped me engage fully with the course and succeed, which inspired me to give back. I wanted to pay it forward and help others experience the same success.

I was truly impressed by the dedication, motivation, and professionalism of the committee members. They are a wonderful group of people who genuinely appreciate the skills and experiences each member brings to the table. When you feel respected and valued, it makes volunteering an incredibly rewarding experience, and I wanted to be part of that dynamic."


To fully participate in committee meetings and observer training, Tina relies on live captioning support. This essential service allows her to contribute effectively and ensures IAM RoadSmart remains inclusive. In her words:  

"I am totally deaf, which makes group meetings especially challenging for me. Lip-reading is impossible when multiple people speak at once, so I rely heavily on live captioning support. The Volunteer Support Fund significantly enhances my ability to contribute. With this support, I can engage more deeply and further develop my role within the group.

On a broader level, seeing accessibility championed by IAM RoadSmart would likely inspire others to offer their services, creating a more inclusive environment for everyone. It’s a win-win scenario for all involved. It’s an honour to know that my story may inspire others to support accessibility initiatives. Being able to contribute to a more inclusive environment means a great deal to me"

By contributing to the Volunteer Support Fund, you are directly helping individuals like Tina, enabling them to continue their lifesaving work. As Tina says, "inclusivity boosts both the individual’s contribution and the collective team effort". Every donation counts to support our volunteers to go further!

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Your donation matters

 

The Volunteer Support Fund is here to assist all types of IAM RoadSmart volunteers, including Observers, Examiners, Chairpersons, Secretaries, Committee Members, and Administrators. If you have a disability or health condition that impacts your ability to volunteer or your volunteering experience, we are here to help.

 

What the Volunteer Support Fund Covers

 

The types of support covered by the fund include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical Accommodations: Ensuring accessible meeting spaces and environments.
  • Assistive Technology: Providing tools such as screen readers, audio equipment, and other necessary devices.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Offering digital productivity or digital scheduling tools to accommodate individual needs.
  • Additional Training and Resources: Providing extra training sessions and materials to support your role.
  • Other Adjustments: Any other adjustments that require financial support to be implemented, ensuring you can volunteer effectively.

 

Why your donation matters

Donating to the Volunteer Support Fund is an investment in the safety and inclusivity of our roads. Your contribution helps us provide essential resources to volunteers who need them, ensuring they can continue their valuable work without barriers.

Your donation enables volunteers with disabilities or health conditions to fully participate and contribute. It also ensures IAM RoadSmart remains accessible to all, regardless of physical or health challenges, and a place where all volunteers can thrive.

Are you seeking support?

Applications to request support from the Volunteer Support Fund will open on 1st July! If you are an IAM RoadSmart volunteer with a disability or long-term health condition—whether physical, mental, or sensory—that impacts your ability to fully contribute to your role, you can register your interest and get notified when the applications open.

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Volunteering with IAM RoadSmart can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for those who have a passion for road safety and helping others.

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Your support is crucial to the success of the Volunteer Support Fund. Setting up a monthly donation is the best way to continuously fund volunteers' needs. Together, we can create a safer and more inclusive environment for all!