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13 people are interested
Board Service - Helping Seniors
ORGANIZATION: Drive a Senior
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13 people are interested
The mission of Drive A Senior is to allow our seniors to remain independent while they age in place gracefully. One of the greatest challenges for seniors is in finding reliable transportation. Drive A Senior strives to fill this need. Last year our organization provided over 5000 rides to seniors in the south Austin area most of whom experience difficult transportation challenges.
Providing transportation is critical to our seniors most of whom live alone and have quit driving due to health or financial issues. They must rely on someone else for transportation.
We provide free rides to primarily medical appointments but we also take seniors to grocery stores, religious services, grooming services, health services, etc. Our clients are ever so grateful to get a chance to get out of the house and shop, exercise, etc - all the things the rest of us take for granted.
We are currently looking for board members to serve and help lead this great organization. We are especially in need of marketing help, and a financial treasurer. Please contact us if you are interested in serving our seniors.
More opportunities with Drive a Senior
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Drive a Senior
Location:
3005 S Lamar, D109 #435, Austin, TX 78704, US
Mission Statement
Drive a Senior provides vital transportation services to registered clients who reside in the Austin area. You can make a difference in a senior's life by helping them remain independent in their own communities!
Description
Enabling seniors to remain independent in their own community is the mission of Drive a Senior. Transportation to medical appointments and other services is a vital need for seniors that have given up their car keys for whatever reason. Our services are provided at no charge and are individualized and personalized by screened and oriented volunteers who offer a friendly smile and a listening heart to our grateful clients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1314 E Oltorf StAustin, TX 78704
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2018
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 30
- Orientation or Training
- Our board meets once per month. In addition to our meeting, we ask that our members volunteer on one of various committees which could take 3-4 hours per month.
- Strong desire to improve the lives of our seniors.