Volunteers are needed to provide transportation for essential needs to ambulatory older adults living in Mecklenburg County who can no longer drive. Essential needs are defined as medical (doctor, dentist, pharmacy, therapy, etc.), bank, grocery store or food bank, and other errands. Volunteers will use their own car and are offered mileage reimbursement. Volunteers can specify available days & times, and which zip codes they are willing to go to. This is a great opportunity to fill a need for a older adults lacking support from family and friends.
300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204, US
Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte is a non-profit providing a network of support for seniors to increase social connection, expand access to critical resources and combat the negative effects of isolation.
As a nonprofit interfaith organization, Shepherd's Center of Charlotte originated in 1978 in response to a need to redefine and restructure the way aging is approached. Located in and serving members of Mecklenburg County, Shepherd’s Charlotte continues to offer a variety of programs and services, ranging from social activities to transportation to Medicare consulting.
300 Hawthorne Lane (SCC offices are here)Appointments are in areas determined by the needand volunteer preference.Charlotte, NC 28204
August 1, 2023