Volunteer Driver Program

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Volunteer Times are Flexible
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
130
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Volunteer Drivers have a profound impact on lives as they help seniors stay independent as long as possible. This life sustaining transportation service is important, but we need your help to make it successful. Research shows that many older adults in Northern New Mexico skip medical appointments due to lack of transportation. Volunteer Drivers ease this burden by utilizing their own insured vehicles to provide rides to non-emergency medical appointments for adults 60 years of age or older and for adults with disabilities.
The frequency of rides is up to the volunteer driver. Appointments are scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Areas of Interest: 
Disabled
Health and Medicine
Seniors
Great for: 
Adults
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

The Volunteer Driver Program will provide community members 60 years of age and older and or adults with disabilities with free transportation to non-emergency medical appointments.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
21
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

• Volunteer times are flexible to meet your schedule
• Optional mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate
• Optional meal reimbursements for longer trips
• Supplemental volunteer auto insurance coverage

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle that is roadworthy, reliable, and suitable for rider’s needs
• Possess current auto insurance that meets the state minimum requirements
• Be in good physical and mental health to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Possess the ability to interact with diverse populations, be reliable, and prompt

Last Updated: May 28 2024
Address of Project Site
Espanola
New Mexico
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 716-5580

Disclaimer

Groundworks provides these volunteer opportunities as a service to our community and does not assume any responsibility for the validity of such postings. To ensure accurate and up-to-date information, please contact the organization who posted the opportunity.

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