Community
28 March, 2024
Time to give this Easter
AS Easter approaches, the Time2Drive Learner Driver Mentor Program – which provides safe, accessible driving opportunities to people who are finding it hard to build driving hours and experience due to lack of finances or support in Cairns – is calling on the community to give back.
It is mobilising its dedicated team of volunteers, learner-drivers, and ‘Culture Connect’ students from National Joblink to promote a message of hope and altruism for those in need.
Time2Drive manager Jacinta Tam said ‘The Giving Project: Give Hope, Give Back, Give Now’ project aimed to foster a culture of volunteerism and community engagement.
“We emphasise the importance of leading by example in encouraging community giving and volunteering,” she said.
Ms Tam said business owners could provide sponsorships through the innovative ‘Very Important Volunteer Sponsor’ (VIV) sponsorship initiative, offering incentives such as two-for-one coffees, discounted meals, or tourist excursions/discounts, alongside practical benefits like discounts on car maintenance or home renovations.
Learner-driver Alendra Junior said he started with Time2Drive in July and “they have helped me gain confidence and good driving skills”. “The volunteers are helpful, patient and I had fun."
For more in formation visit www.time2drivecairns.com.au or phone 0459 136 356
