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15 people are interested
West Chester Senior Van Transportation Service
ORGANIZATION: West Chester Township
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Get behind the wheel and get rolling for a great cause!
People who volunteer to drive for the West Chester Senior Van Transportation Service have the satisfaction of directly making a difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable, aging community members. West Chester Township offers this program free to residents 60 and older.
Senior Van drivers go door to door to help less mobile elderly neighbors arrive safely on daytrips to and from important medical appointments, grocery store visits, social engagements and more. Drivers make approximately 1,000 essential roundtrips each year for clients in need. Many passengers might otherwise find themselves stranded if not for the work and dedication of our compassionate team of volunteers.
Volunteers are asked to commit to cover about one shift per week. The service operates Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
West Chester Township provides Senior Van volunteers with the vehicle, fuel and support they need to perform their duties. All rides are coordinated through Township staff, and all drivers are equipped with a cell phone for communication with a scheduler.
In late 2023, the Board of Trustees agreed to invest $150,000 in the Senior Van Service with grant money from the Butler County ARPA/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The grant pays for volunteer training as well as the purchase of two new vehicles, including one specially outfitted van to accommodate clients who use motorized wheelchairs/scooters.
Drivers must first complete an application, which includes a background check. To get started, please call (513) 759-7208 or email Monica Dexter, outreach coordinator, at mdexter@WestChesterOH.org.
The Senior Van Transportation Service has continually operated in West Chester Township for more than two decades. Learn more at www.WestChesterOH.org/SeniorVan.
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About West Chester Township
Location:
9113 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, US
Mission Statement
West Chester: "Where families grow and businesses prosper."
Description
A blend of residential, professional and recreational development has made West Chester a place "Where Families Grow and Businesses Prosper."
The community’s vibrancy and the heart of its residents have made West Chester "One of America’s Best Places to Live." West Chester has been named to Money Magazine’s prestigious national list recognizing the top 100 communities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.
West Chester’s nearly 35 square miles is home to more than 61,000 residents and nearly 3,500 businesses with a tax base of 40% commercial and 60% residential.
Nearly 37% of West Chester’s residents are between the ages of 35 and 54. The median home value is $203,874 and of West Chester’s more than 22,000 housing units, more than 70% are single family homes.
West Chester is served by the Lakota Local Schools with an enrollment of nearly 17,000 students in 22 buildings. Lakota Local Schools ranks among the state’s top school districts for academic excellence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
West Chester TownshipWest Chester, OH 45069
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Bus/Van Driving
- Delivery
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers are asked to commit to 5 - 6 hours at least one day per week.
- A background check is required.