CarFit: Help Older Drivers Find Their Safest Fit in Their Vehicles

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Description

CarFit is a free, fun event designed to improve safety and comfort for older drivers. Trained volunteers walk through a 12-point checklist with drivers to ensure their vehicle's adjustable safety features, such as mirrors, seatbelts, and air bag placement, are the safest "fit" for the driver. Drivers leave their 20-minute appointment with recommended adjustments and adaptations, a list of local resources, and greater peace of mind.

CarFit events will be held in Bloomington, Carver, Chaska, Columbia Heights, Crystal, Eden Prairie, Hastings, Lonsdale, Maple Grove, Onamia, Plymouth, Roseville, Minneapolis, and Norwood Young America from April-October 2019.

*Volunteer at one or more events as a:

- CarFit Technician: (Training required* - see below) Walk through the 12-point checklist with drivers, providing 1:1 personalized support to participants and ensuring they get the most out of their appointment (Training required - see below)General Helper: No training needed. Help in a variety of ways to keep the event running smoothly.

-General Helper: No training needed. Help in a variety of ways to keep the event running smoothly.

- Traffic Director: No training needed. Help direct the flow of traffic, supporting the smooth and safe operation of the event

- Check-In Assistant: No training needed. Be the first point of contact for participants, welcoming them to the event and ensuring they know what to expect

*CarFit Technician Training (registration required):
6/13/19 10:00am-2:00pm,Justice Page Middle School, SW Minneapolis.

For more information about event locations, dates, and times, or to register for training, contact Jyni Koschak at 612-704-6116 or jkoschak@voamn.org

arFit Events--help at one or more based on your availability Volunteers are needed for all events; urgent needs (so far) are noted. -6/5/19, 1:00-4:00 pm, Crystal Community Center-- Urgent need: 3-4 general volunteers needed (non-Techs). -6/8/19, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm, Macken’s Fine Foods, Lonsdale -6/18/19, 1:00-4:00 pm Columbia Heights High School--Urgent need: 3 techs, 2 general volunteers, and 1 OT needed. - 6/26/19, 10am-1pm, Onamia High School -6/27/19, 10:00am-12:00pm, Justice Page Middle School, Minneapolis--OT needed. -7/12/19, 10:00am-12:00pm, Friendship Village, Bloomington -7/16/19, 10:00am-1:00pm, Maple Grove Community Center--Urgent need: 1- 2 techs , 3-4 general volunteers, 1-2 OTs needed.

-8/17/19, 10:00am- 1:00 p.m., Sabathani Senior Center, Minneapolis -8/8/19, 5:30 - 9:30 pm Peace Villa, Norwood Young America -9/17/19, 9:00am - 11:00pm, Chaska Fire Dept -10/12/19, 10:00am- 1:00 p.m., Edina Senior Center -10/19/19, 10:00am-1:00pm,Arden Hills City Hall -Additional events are being arranged for fall To volunteer, or for more information, call 612-704-6116 or j koschak@voamn.org

Would you or someone you know like to schedule an appointment for a CarFit check-up? Contact Jyni Koschak at 612-704-6116 or jkoschak@voamn.org for event dates, locations, and registration details.