Community Transport

Volunteering Geelong Community
Bus Hire

Volunteering Geelong’s Community Transport bus is available for hire exclusively for charities, not-for-profit, volunteer run, incorporated community groups.

Bus Hire Details:

  • Licensed to seat 7 passengers, and the driver.
  • Must provide your own driver: between 25-80 years old
  • Standard car driving licence required.
  • Will be provided to hirer will full tank. Must be returned with a full tank at hirer’s expense.
  • Priority usage given to Volunteering Geelong and it’s Members.
  • Volunteering Geelong Financial Members will enjoy 30% Discount.

Bus Hire Restrictions:

  • Cannot be used for disability support services.
  • Cannot be used for party/end of season transport.
  • Can only exceed 100km per trip if approved by Volunteering Geelong CEO – we will provide the details on your behalf.

How to Book:

  • Fill out the form on this page, the more information you can provide about the booking request, the easier it will be to confirm the booking
  • Volunteering Geelong will be in touch to confirm details, eligibility and bus availability
  • When collecting the bus, you will be required to provide completed insurance document and signed bus usage policy and procedure.

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Who Can Hire Our Community Bus?

Our 8-seater community minibus (7 passengers + 1 driver) is available for hire strictly by non-profit organisations, community groups, and volunteer teams.

Whether you need reliable transport for a single day trip, an inter-city sports competition, or a local volunteer shift, our affordable bus charter helps your group travel together.

1. Youth & Educational Groups

Keep your young people connected with safe, group transport for day trips and outings:

Youth & Church Groups: Transport youth groups, Sunday schools, and religious youth ministries to regional camps, weekend retreats, or inter-faith events.

School Holiday Programs & Scouts: Perfect for holiday care excursions, day trips, or local Scout troop outings to nature reserves and activity centres.

Arts & Educational Excursions: Ideal for small music ensembles, drama clubs, or community art classes visiting regional destinations or local museums.

2. Sports Clubs & Tournament Travel

Designed for focused team travel to official fixtures and multi-club events—not end-of-season social outings:

Martial Arts & Combat Sports: Dedicated travel for Karate, Judo, or Taekwondo dojos attending state or national championships.

Gymnastics & Athletics: Transport small teams, coaches, and equipment together for day-long competitions and meets.

Regional League Games: Small squads traveling to away games or regional sports carnivals without relying on multiple personal cars.

3. Community Group Outings & Cultural Trips

Empower community members to explore new experiences and connect across the region:

Arts & Cultural Visits: Transport local art groups to major exhibitions (e.g., the NGV or Ballarat galleries), ballet performances, or live music events.

Walking & Outdoor Groups: Gather your walking club at a central meeting spot, then drive together to explore new trails, national parks, or coastal tracks.

Faith & Spiritual Outings: Convenient group travel to monasteries, temples, places of worship, or spiritual retreats.

4. Corporate Volunteering & Community Action

Simplify logistics for workplace teams and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives:

Group Blood & Plasma Donations: Transport staff teams together to local Lifeblood donation centre on Ryrie St, Geelong.

Environmental Working Bees: Coordinate small volunteer groups for set-time activities like tree planting, beach cleanups, or bushland restoration.

Corporate CSR Days: Move corporate volunteer teams directly to project sites, community hubs, or partner charities.

5. Volunteer Hubs, Events & Emergency Support

Provide essential mobility during critical shifts, large-scale events, and community response efforts:

Central Volunteer Shuttle: Meet at a primary community hub to shuttle volunteers together to shift locations – such as community gardens, Pass the Snacks, or Our Village.

Event Logistics: Ideal for major events or running festivals – staff & volunteers park at a free all day car park and shuttle them directly to town or event checkpoints.

Emergency Relief & Cleanups: Partner with SES, CFA, or local councils to move disaster response volunteers and supplies at short notice.