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"My 91 yr old Dad just had first ride last week, what a blessing this group of people are!️" Our drivers have been with us for an average of 6 years. Our riders are an average age of 85 and absolutely love our service.
Come join us as a volunteer and help make a difference to your neighbors in the NW suburbs. We are looking for friendly and patient volunteers to drive area seniors to non-urgent medical appointments (routine check-ups, bloodwork, teeth cleaning, MRIs, etc).
Must have excellent driving skills. Great for stay-at-home moms or dads, retirees and part-time workers. Very flexible schedule, we will work with your available time. Must be 25 and over.
Drivers especially needed in Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village & Wheeling.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Escorted Transportation Service NW (ETS/NW)
Location:
1801 W CENTRAL RD, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60005, US
Mission Statement
ETS/NW exists to serve seniors, living within the northwest suburban Cook County area, who require escorted transportation services to attend medical appointments, which allows them to age in place in their community with dignity. This program provides a vital lifeline for hundreds of local seniors so that they may get to their life-sustaining medical and dental appointments.
Description
Interested in being one of our amazing drivers? It's easy, fun and incredibly flexible -- we work with you to accommodate your schedule. You can drive for us as much or as little as you'd like, and we set up our rides at least a week in advance, so there's no last minute calls. You provide your own vehicle; we provide additional 'umbrella' insurance coverage.
Seniors need escorted transportation for everything from chemotherapy, dialysis and blood tests to pacemaker checks, physical therapy and wound care. We territory is Chicago's NW suburbs with our boundaries being: Lake Cook Rd (N), Barrington Rd (W), Biesterfield Rd (S) and Greenwood Ave (E). Hospitals included in this area include Northwest Community, Lutheran General, Glenbrook, Alexian Brothers and St. Alexius. You may choose where you'd like to drive.
This tremendously successful program continues to grow, particularly as our aging population lives longer. We're here to help seniors stay independent for as long as they're able.
Looking to truly make a difference right in your neighborhood? We're always looking for new volunteer drivers. Give us a call to find out more: 847.222.9227, or visit our website: www.etsnw.org.
