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Welcome to KCVYS

The Kent Council for Voluntary Youth Services is the only umbrella organisation in the County to which all the countywide voluntary youth organisations belong.

The primary role of KCVYS is to act as an advocate - on behalf of youth work in the voluntary sector and also on behalf of our member organisations. We aim to advocate with local authorities (i.e. Kent County Council and Medway Council), other key decision-makers and opinion informers (i.e. Members of Parliament, media), our members and the public.

Our secondary role is as the hub of a growing network - to ensure that effective communication takes place between the KCVYS Executive Committee and member organisations on current issues within voluntary youth work. We also use this communication to collect the views of members to substantiate and give credence to our advocacy.

KCVYS, a voluntary organisation works in close partnership with Kent Youth Service and Medway Youth Service, both of whom offer financial and non-financial support.

The organisations with whom we interrelate are identified on our Network page

Minibus Driver Alert!

Clarification

Drivers over 70 years old cannot drive minibuses unless they pass a full PCV D1 standard medical.

a) Prior to/whilst renewing their licence with C1 and D1 categories which will be retained.

b) After being issued with a ‘car’ licence with category B then an extension (120) will be added BUT only for up to 3.5 tonne, grosse weight plated minibuses – the same as B / B1 drivers.

MiDAS/ MPV course costs

The current costs per person are:

£52.50 (Voluntary and Community Organisations)

£65.00 (Public Sector/Statutory Organisations)

This is a one day course that consists of eyesight checks, theory on Minibus Drivers and The Law and a practical afternoon drive.

The certificate lasts for 4 years.

Course start time 09.15am until approx 14.00hrs

Minibus Information

MiDAS Training Dates

Advisory Note: Minibus Weights B/B1 drivers

Certificate of Professional Competence

Section 19, Small Bus Permits