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F.I.S.H. is Back - Driving Folks FREE to Doctor's Appointments

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ORGANIZATION: FISH of Park Ridge

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F.I.S.H. is Back Driving Folks FREE to Doctor's and Medical Appointment
in Maine Township as we have for 51 Years (1971-2022),
 (Des Plaines, Park Ridge, & Parts of Niles and Morton Grove )

 DUE to the New Normal there has been an Increase
in the number of persons needing rides.

To Better Serve Them, FISH needs more Volunteer Drivers.

For Info about joining rhe F.I.S.H. VOLUNTEER TEAM

Contact: Ed Oken, President
Email: ed.oken@Yahoo.com or Call 847 696-0761
Or...
Call Evan White, Our Ride Coordinator at 847 350-8090 for more info
Or..
Email: fishofpr@gmail.com


WHY JOIN the FISH VOLUNTEER TEAM

  • All rides are within Maine Twp. Boundaries (i.e. 14 miles average round trip)
  • Volunteer Drivers receive $10 Gas Card for each ride.
  • Volunteer Drivers can choose to-do or not-to-do the ride.

More opportunities with FISH of Park Ridge

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About FISH of Park Ridge

Location:

1700 Ballard Rd, Maine Township Town Hall, Park Ridge, IL 60068, US

Mission Statement

Providing free transportation to MEDICAL and DOCTORS' appointments for residents of Maine Township, Illinois (Des Plaines, Park Ridge and parts of Niles, and Morton Grove).

Description

FISH has been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents since 1971. FISH is a volunteer group using their own cars to provide Free transportation to medical and doctors' appointments for anyone within Maine Township. There is no charge or obligation to recipients. In 2019 we provided almost 1200 rides. All rides are within Maine Township boundaries.

Motto: F.I.S.H. = FRIENDS INDEED...SERVE & HELP

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Community, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1700 Ballard RdPark Ridge, IL 60068

(42.04413,-87.84841)
 

DATE POSTED

September 1, 2022

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Customer Service
  • Transportation
  • Community Outreach
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Volunteer has the option of how much time they want to commit to.
  • Valid Driver's license, Good driving record

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