• Founded in 2021

• 100% Volunteer-Run

• Registered Charity #74252 7344 RR0002

• Up to 8 Passengers Per Trip

We have dedicated volunteers who generously donate their time to drive the van, however, this is not always available. To inquire about booking with a volunteer driver, click here.

If you are local and want to be able to drive a family member or volunteer to drive others, you can learn more here.

Anyone can apply to become an approved SWAVI driver, including family members of residents who wish to use the van.

Before driving, all drivers must:

• Complete safety training

• Provide a valid driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract

• Notify SWAVI of any changes to their driving record

If you are applying as a volunteer driver (not for a specific family member), you must also:

• Provide a clear criminal record check

• Provide a vulnerable sector check

• Notify SWAVI of any changes to your record

The van is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please book rides at least 24 hours in advance.

Pickup Hours: 7 days a week from 8:00AM to 8:00PM.

Drop-off Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Book the van here

Yes!

Yes, at this time, the van is registered for use for residents of The Meadows long term care facility in Swift Current.

Yes. The van can be booked for many purposes. We are proud that for the first time, 220+ residents of The Meadows can choose to attend medical appointments without stress of how to get there, or attend Bronco and 57’s games, visit the Art Gallery and community events, even take a drive in the country to visit the farms or towns they previously called home. Because of this capacity, Meadows recreation therapy staff can expand their programming to include more residents, regardless of physical abilities and wheelchair requirements. Programming may include the kite festival, SC AG & Ex events, the list goes on!

This van will return the freedom of choice to Meadows residents to engage in the activities and events they’ve always enjoyed.

Our 100% wheelchair-accessible van can accommodate 8 passengers at once, with space for 4 residents requiring wheelchairs and 4 ambulatory residents (including those who require walkers).

Floor track grids throughout the bay allow flexible seating configurations to suit every rider.

SWAVI is administered on a non-profit model, allowing approved family members and volunteers to drive the van.

Upkeep and maintenance of the vehicle and it’s systems are all managed through donations. If you would like to donate to our registered charity, you can do so (or learn more) here.

If you’d like to volunteer with SWAVI on a committee, as a Board Member, as an event volunteer, or as a volunteer driver, please contact us.

If you’d like to make a donation, you can do so here.