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Volunteer Drivers (25 or older)Needed in Half Moon Bay/Coast side - Help Seniors Live Independently

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ORGANIZATION: Villages of San Mateo County

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We would love to have you volunteer with us to drive seniors to their doctor appointments or to run errands. We hope that you'll chat with them and form a connection..

Its like taking your grandma or grandpa out to where they need to go.

Drivers make it possible for seniors to live independently when they no longer are in a position to drive themselves to places such as to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, church, banks, nail and hair salons, social activities .

Members request rides several days in advance via phone calls to Village Office, stating starting time, location, and ending time. They may request one-way or round trip rides. Volunteers check the online database and sign up to provide either a one-way or a round-trip ride, as their schedule permits.

Members may use a cane or walker to assist them getting to and from the driver's car. Driver must be able and willing to collapse walkers and place them temporarily in their car. Only drivers with Village training may assist members in wheelchairs. It's very rewarding and fun!

Village members (older adults) tell us how grateful they are -- and how villages have allowed them to lead an fulfilling life (rather than being forced to move into a facility not of their own choosing).

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About Villages of San Mateo County

Location:

P.O. Box 813, San Carlos, CA 94070, US

Mission Statement

Supporting our members with services, resources and community connections so they can enjoy vibrant, healthy and fulfilling lives in their own homes.

Description

Villages are vibrant grassroots communities of older adults who age actively in their own homes. Through a nonprofit, membership-based network, members make new connections, are exposed to different perspectives and give and receive mutual support. Villages are revolutionizing aging in our country. Their network of volunteers help people age interdependently by sponsoring social and educational activities, encouraging community engagement, and assisting members with services such as transportation, minor home repairs, technology, companionship and pet care. Fear of isolation is replaced with confidence that as older adults they can look forward to active lives filled with friendship, learning, and laughter.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

(37.46355,-122.42859)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 25
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible - commitment depends on volunteer
  • May need to take some folks from the Coast to the doctor appointments on the bay. But ok to sign up for one way rides that match with your timing.

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