Program:
On the Go, Rides and Smiles offers one-way trips to older adults who no longer drive. Provide rides at convenient times in your schedule. On this one-way ride, volunteers donate their time and energy while infusing dignity and independence into the lives of these older adults who still value connection to community—without changing your plans! Rides are offered seven days a week from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Overall, On the Go is more than just a ride: it is about fueling a sense of connection, independence, and mobility that defines aging well.
Goal of Position:
Volunteer drivers utilize their personal vehicles to provide these rides for older adults. This safe and reliable transportation enables older adults to attend medical appointments, meet shopping needs, visit a spouse in a nursing home, take a class, attend religious services, and more! Volunteers are able to provide safe and reliable transportation, ensuring that these adults remain active, healthy, and connected to their community.
Responsibilities:
- Provide at least 2 rides per month
- Accept rides that work best for you using an award winning web-based scheduling system
- Provide friendly conversation during transport
- Maintain a clean, upkept vehicle and observe “rules of the road”
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Possess your own vehicle
- Have valid insurance coverage for the vehicle driving client’s
- Have a current driver’s license
- Attend a general volunteer orientation
- Attend driver training
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must complete HIPAA 3 training
- Enjoy driving and meeting new people
- Be comfortable with JFS submitting a request for driving records
Time Commitment:
- Volunteers can self-select rides that work with their personal schedule
- Volunteers are required to give at least 2 rides a month
- Minimum 6 month commitment
