Help seniors get to appointmets so they can be happy and healthy! (We reimburse mileage)
ORGANIZATION: Aging Services, Inc.
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Aging Services provides volunteer-based transportation services free of charge to older adults in our community so that they are able to get to and from medical appointments and essential errands. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for helpful people who really want to make a difference in the lives of older adults living in our community!
The transportation program runs Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Volunteers are notified a week in advance of a potential driving opportunity that the volunteer is able to accept or decline. We love working with your schedule and being flexiblewith our wonderful volunteers.
Volunteers are fully trained and must be willing to complete background checks. Aging Services is a certified Service Enterprise agency...join our efforts and learn more about how we support our community as a team!
We are so excited to work with you to make a difference!
More opportunities with Aging Services, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Aging Services, Inc.
Location:
317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 302B, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, US
Mission Statement
Aging Services, Inc., a non-profit organization, enhances the lives of older adults by providing services and resources to assist them in remaining independent.
Description
Aging Services, Inc. is a private, not-for profit agency providing services to older adults since 1969. The agency's mission is carried out through a variety of programs. Supportive services are offered for seniors who wish to continue living as independently as possible. Services are provided at no charge or billed on a sliding contribution scale, base on ability to pay.
Those services can include care coordination, transportation, activities at Adult Day Health Centers and Witwer Healthy Aging, chore services for home repair, Healthy Aging classes, and friendly visitors to reduce social isolation and loneliness.
Many of these services are performed by volunteers who generously donate their time and expertise to assist our clients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
317 7th Ave. SE Ste. 302Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training