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Be The Ride They Need!
ORGANIZATION: engAGE Travis County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested

Chariot (formerly Drive a Senior Central TX) volunteer drivers are needed to provide seniors who are living independently with rides to medical appointments, the grocery store, activity centers, support groups and much more. Many older adults have chosen to age in place in their own homes. As they age, they may not be able to drive themselves and require your assistance to keep their body and minds happy and healthy!
Volunteer drivers must be 21 years old, have a valid license and car insurance, pass a background and driver record check and attend a brief orientation and training session. New volunteers are encouraged to drive at least once a month and you can select any ride(s) that fit your schedule; most one-way drop off rides take an hour to complete. Rides can be scheduled by phone or email.
Chariot currently serves 18 zip codes in South, SW and SE Travis County as well as Lakeway, Dripping Spring and Elgin. Contact us today to get started!
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About engAGE Travis County
Location:
PO Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767, US
Mission Statement
engAGE Travis County provides pathways to aging well for people 50+, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through volunteering, education, advocacy, and partnerships with public agencies and community organizations.
Description
One of our core programs, RSVP is part of the federal AmeriCorps Seniors program and was founded locally in 1972. Last year more than 17,100 Americans of all ages and backgrounds united to meet local needs, strengthen communities, and expand opportunity through national service in Texas. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers served at more than 2,400 locations across Texas, including schools, food banks, homeless shelters, health clinics, youth centers, veterans facilities, and other nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
Those who benefit from the work performed by engAGE Travis County and RSVP volunteers include the full spectrum of people from birth to old age, including homeless or isolated people with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses; frail homebound seniors; low-income families; teen mothers; disaster victims; at-risk youth; veterans; people with physical, mental or learning disabilities; and seniors in nutrition programs.
Help your community by offering your unique skills and talents. We’ll recommend ongoing and short-term volunteer opportunities based on your skills and interests, but the choice of where you volunteer and what you do is entirely yours. The benefits of being a volunteer (aged 50 and over) are numerous: travel reimbursement, on-duty accident and liability insurance, life-long learning opportunities, social engagement, recognition, and greetings throughout the year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
78749
DATE POSTED
January 30, 2025
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Bus/Van Driving
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per month
- Must have valid auto insurance
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation