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Volunteer Drivers Needed for Older Adults

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ORGANIZATION: AT HOME IN ALEXANDRIA

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 11 people are interested

About Us:

AHA is a member-driven nonprofit village that builds and sustains a 55+ community to successfully navigate aging. Together, we share activities, programs and services, including access to needed assistance.

Our volunteers play a critical role in supporting our members and making sure their needs are met. Volunteers also form strong friendships with members, offering an important opportunity to socialize.

We are actively seeking volunteer drivers to transport our members to appointments and social engagements in and around Alexandria, VA. You’ll have the chance to meet some great folks. Come on board!

Responsibilities

Drive AHA members in your vehicle to a variety of destinations, including:

-Medical appointments

-Grocery shopping

-Social engagements, especially AHA events

-Etc.

Socialize with AHA members throughout the drive.

-Listen attentively

-Be polite and friendly

Special circumstances:

-On rare occasions an AHA member will have an aide join them on the ride ; you will be notified if this is the case.

-In a few instances, an AHA member will have a walker, cane, wheelchair, or other device to support mobility needs. You would know this in advance and will be trained on how to safely transport these devices.

Qualifications

-Excellent driving record

-Strong interest in volunteering and community service

-Interest in conversing with and supporting older adults

-Prompt

-Reliable

Please complete our volunteer interest form and we will get in touch with you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbBV-TYxFfNQENsw_zOXI73u4pOjmGb9YykRtuISM9sh995Q/viewform

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About AT HOME IN ALEXANDRIA

Location:

3139 MOUNT VERNON AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission AHA is a member-driven nonprofit village that builds and sustains a 55+ community to successfully navigate aging. Together, we share activities, programs and services, including access to needed assistance. Our Vision AHA’s vision is to be an advocate for older Alexandrians to live safe, active and connected lives.

Description

Volunteers are central to the mission of AHA. Now that our community has been vaccinated and COVID restrictions are easing up, our need for volunteers is increasing. There are a variety of opportunities for volunteers to assist our members.

No special expertise or experience is necessary to be an AHA volunteer. You only need a sincere interest in helping an older neighbor in our community; we’ll support you with the rest. New AHA volunteers often are surprised to learn how flexible we are-and how many different ways there are to help.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Alexandria, VA 22305

(38.83502,-77.06508)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Transportation
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We ask that volunteers commit to at least one ride per month.

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