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Are you interested in grocery shopping or taking a disabled Senior or Veteran to a medical appointment or to their Covid Vaccine? Can you spare a few hours every other week? You will be able to make your own schedule. If so, this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you!
Our mission is to provide free door-through-door transportation to seniors and veterans who need escorted rides with compassionate volunteer drivers in Contra Costa County. Our goal is to give seniors and veterans the ability and dignity to age in place with transportation and referral resources.
Our volunteers take people to medical appointment and we grocery shop for individuals who are disabled seniors and veterans who are living in their own homes. Mobility Matters is a nonprofit organization based in Contra Costa County.
"A very rewarding and enriching experience. A positive feeling of making a difference in someone else's life."
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About Mobility Matters
Location:
1035A Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide free door-through-door transportation to seniors and veterans who need escorted rides with compassionate volunteer drivers in Contra Costa County. Our goal is to give seniors and veterans the ability and dignity to age in place with transportation and referral resources.
Description
Mobility Matters offers two volunteer ride sharing programs: Rides for Seniors and Rides 4 Veterans. The Rides for Seniors program specializes in transporting ambulatory seniors (age 60 and older) in Contra Costa County who are trying to age in place rather than become institutionalized. The Rides 4 Veteran's Program transports veterans that are any age that are disabled in Contra Costa County. The Rides for Seniors and the Rides for Veterans programs offers free, one-on-one, door-through-door rides provided by screened and trained volunteer drivers. These rides are primarily for the purpose of obtaining medical care, groceries, and other basic necessities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1035 A Carol LaneLafayetteLafayette, CA 94549
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Disaster Response
- Veteran Care
- Transportation
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Each ride is about 3 hours. Most drivers take one ride every week or two. It is up to you on how many rides you take. One can take one a week or one a month.
- Be caring, mature individuals who are willing and able to provide transportation to ambulatory seniors and veterans who can no longer drive. Be age 25-75 with a current drivers license. Participate in a training class before giving first ride.