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2 people are interested
FREEWHEELIN' DRIVERS WANTED
ORGANIZATION: Village in the Ville
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2 people are interested
Volunteer with Village in the Ville to help older adults in the Clintonville, Beechwold, and University District areas get to and from appointments, get groceries, and the like.
Though many of our older neighbors no longer drive themselves, they still have plenty of places to go. If you're someone who enjoys driving and wants to make a difference in your community, then this volunteer opportunity is for you!
By lending a ride, you will not only help an older adult get where they need to go safely, but get to know someone you haven’t met yet. So, take your time, have some fun, break down some barriers and foster a better community today!!
To become a freewheelin’ driver, all you need is:
- A Valid Driver's License
- Proof of Driver's Insurance
- To Be at Least 25 Years Old
Once you've become a community driver, you'll have access to our volunteer portal, where you can sign up to give rides to older adults in the Clintonville, Beechwold, and University District areas. And for every mile you drive, we'll reimburse you $0.67. Incidentally, if anything were to happen on your drive, you'd be protected under our insurance plan.
Trips usually take 1 to 3 hours. You aren’t required to stay for the whole time. You can choose to drop off and pick up, running your own errands in the meantime.
If you have any questions, please contact Timna Haines at Timna.haines@clintonvillecrc.org or (614) 404-1521. You can also visit our website at www.villageintheville.org to learn more!
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About Village in the Ville
Location:
3222 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43202, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to cultivate a community rooted in connectedness that celebrates diversity and promotes reciprocal volunteer assistance among older adults.
Description
Although we are a program of the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center, we are a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Our story;
A small group of friends noticed the need to support aging folks in Clintonville. They founded Village in the Ville in 2015 after learning about Villages, which are communities that help older folks overcome the challenges of aging.
Our organization has grown to about 100 members and 70 active volunteers. We have helped dozens of our members stay in their homes, rather than moving into nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
We provide services for our members that become harder with age. Our opportunities include, but are not limited to, helping members with; yard care, grocery shopping, transportation to their doctors' appointments, home repair, meal preparation, technology assistance, and snow removal during the winter.
Weekly, we hold events for Village members. Recently, events have included visiting parks, museums, restaurants, pumpkin patches, and shops (in masks, with social distancing). Also, we frequently offer virtual yoga, tai chi, computer proficiency, and art classes, along with regular virtual book club meetings and coffee hours. Frequently, we invite experts to speak to members about various topics, like social justice and health.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3222 North High St.Columbus, OH 43202
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours
- Copies of driver's license and proof of insurance. Must be at least 25 years of age.