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Student Transportation

OPFC is dedicated to providing students without immediate access to reliable transportation with the opportunity to attend colleges and universities outside of their hometown. Staff and volunteers come together at peak times throughout the academic year to make this vital resource a reality.

THIS IS THE POSITION FOR YOU IF YOU:

• Are at least 25 years of age.
• Want to assist in an area of high need.
• Prefer to volunteer one-on-one/ in-person.
• Are interested in mentoring, but have limited capacity to take part in the mentoring program.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR ROLE AS A STUDENT TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEER?

Duties include:

• Providing transportation to students at peak times of year (start/ end of semester and college breaks/ holiday weekends).
• Volunteers may offer to help carry student’s personal belongings, but it is not required.

Your benefits:

• A chance to engage students in casual conversation and learn about their life, background, or future aspirations. Satisfaction knowing you helped a student in accessing education (without this reliable service, college options for many of our students would be greatly reduced).

Your value to On Point for College:

• On average, OPFC provides approximately 500 rides to 100-150 students enrolled in an educational program across NYS. Volunteers aiding in this service frees up staff to focus on their day-to-day activities.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Become a volunteer: www.opfc.cc/volunteer

Requirements: Submit driver’s license copy and proof of car insurance to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Training: Student Transpiration Training - available on-demand.

Commitment: Seasonal. Opportunities become available based on student demand.

Supervision: Direct Supervision by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Shifts: Volunteers select rides based on personal preference criteria such as length of ride, location etc.