Join hands with UYIR to promote safer roads, encourage responsible road behaviour and make a meaningful difference in our communities. Through the UYIR Traffic Regulation Volunteer Programme, volunteers can contribute to public road safety awareness initiatives and help create a safer, more responsible road environment.

Every responsible action on the road can help protect a life. By volunteering with UYIR, you become part of a collective effort to build awareness, encourage compliance with traffic rules and make road safety a shared responsibility.

About the Volunteer Programme

The UYIR Traffic Regulation Volunteer Programme encourages interested members of the public to participate in organised road safety initiatives. Volunteers support awareness activities that promote responsible driving, pedestrian safety and considerate road behaviour, particularly during busy periods and festive seasons.

The programme provides an opportunity for individuals to contribute to community welfare while supporting UYIR’s mission of reducing road accidents through awareness, education and public participation.

Volunteer Schedule

Days: Saturdays and Sundays

Available Shifts:

• Morning Shift: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Participation dates, locations and shift assignments will be communicated by the UYIR coordination team based on programme requirements and volunteer availability.

Volunteer Locations:

• Oppanakara Street and Town Hall, Coimbatore
• Cross-Cut Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore

Who Can Participate?

Interested members of the public who are willing to contribute to road safety awareness may register their interest. Participation is subject to eligibility, programme requirements, availability and confirmation by UYIR.

Volunteers are expected to demonstrate responsibility, discipline, respectful communication and a commitment to public safety. All participants must follow the instructions provided during the official briefing and perform only their assigned duties.

Why Volunteer with UYIR?

Promote Road Safety Awareness

Help communicate the importance of traffic-rule compliance, responsible driving, pedestrian safety and considerate road use.

Contribute to the Community

Support organised public awareness initiatives that encourage safer mobility and responsible behaviour among road users.

Become an Advocate for Safer Roads

Help spread road safety messages among families, peers and communities, encouraging individuals to make safer choices on every journey.

Be Part of a Collective Movement

Join a community committed to protecting lives, preventing avoidable road accidents and advancing UYIR’s vision of safer roads for everyone.

Important Volunteer Guidelines

• Registration indicates interest and does not guarantee participation.
• Volunteer assignments are subject to approval, availability and programme requirements.
• Participants must attend the required briefing before undertaking assigned activities.
• Volunteers must not independently direct traffic, stop vehicles or perform enforcement duties. All activities must remain within the role authorised by UYIR and the relevant authorities.
• Volunteers must follow the safety instructions of programme coordinators and authorised officials throughout their participation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Safer roads begin with awareness, responsibility and collective action. Your time and commitment can help spread essential road safety messages and encourage a culture that values every life.

Register your interest today and join UYIR in building safer roads and more responsible communities.

UYIR Traffic Regulation Volunteer Programme – Terms and Conditions

1. Registration and Selection
Submission of the registration form indicates interest in volunteering and does not guarantee acceptance, placement, or allocation to a particular shift. Participation is subject to eligibility, availability, verification where required, and confirmation by UYIR.

2. Volunteer Schedule
The regular proposed slots are Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Actual dates, locations, reporting times, and assignments will be communicated by the coordination team and may change according to operational requirements.

3. Code of Conduct
Volunteers must behave respectfully, act responsibly, maintain public decorum, and follow the instructions of authorised coordinators and relevant traffic police personnel.

4. Scope of Duties
Volunteers may undertake only the activities assigned to them. They must not independently enforce traffic laws, issue penalties, impersonate police personnel, or direct or stop traffic unless specifically authorised under the applicable arrangements and instructions of the competent authorities.

5. Safety Requirements
Volunteers must attend any mandatory orientation, wear prescribed identification and safety equipment, follow site-specific safety instructions, and avoid entering hazardous traffic situations. Any unsafe condition or incident must be reported promptly to the designated coordinator.

6. Attendance and Withdrawal
Volunteers should report punctually for confirmed shifts. If unable to attend, they should notify the coordination team as early as possible. UYIR may reassign or cancel placements for operational, safety, conduct, or other legitimate programme-related reasons.

7. Personal Information and Privacy
Information collected through registration will be used for volunteer assessment, scheduling, communication, safety coordination, and related programme administration in accordance with the published privacy notice and applicable law. Access will be restricted to authorised personnel. Sensitive identity documents will not be collected unless necessary, lawfully justified, and handled through an appropriate secure process.

8. Photography and Publicity
Photographs or videos may be captured during programme activities. Any consent for using identifiable images in publicity should be obtained separately, and declining publicity consent will not by itself disqualify a volunteer.

9. No Employment Relationship
Participation in the programme does not, by itself, create an employment relationship with UYIR or any participating organisation. Reimbursement, insurance, meals, transport, certificates, or other benefits are not guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in writing.

10. Changes and Cancellation
UYIR may modify, postpone, or cancel an activity where necessary for safety, weather, official instructions, or operational reasons. Registered volunteers will be informed through the contact details provided wherever reasonably practicable.

11. Acknowledgement
By submitting the form, the applicant confirms that the information provided is accurate and acknowledges these terms, the programme’s safety requirements, and the need to await official participation confirmation.